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Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters
The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is asking the community to join them in the national Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters as part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend from Thursday, May 2 – Sunday, May 5. All fire stations and Headquarters in Macon-Bibb will be lit red in some way on Saturday, May […]
Learn More“We are betting on us. We are all in.”
Mayor credits people of Macon-Bibb for moving community forward together “It’s a great day…a new day…thanks to each of you,” Mayor Lester Miller told more than 700 people gathered at the Macon City Auditorium for the annual State of the Community, hosted by the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. “Just like you can’t ignore the […]
Learn MoreFirefighters receive state recognition
On Tuesday, February 6, members of our Fire Department made their way up to the State Capital to be recognized and honored by the Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) for their exceptional dedication and service. “I am so proud of all of our firefighters who continue to go above and beyond to serve not only […]
Learn MoreLunch and Learn draws dozens of contractors
More than 100 people gathered at the Robert Train Building for a Lunch and Learn hosted by our Fire Department, Planning and Zoning, and SAFEbuilt to learn about how the contracting and permitting process works in the County. The Lunch and Learn happened on Tuesday, September 19. “We had a really great turn out and […]
Learn MoreEMA begins distribution of safety devices
This past week, the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) began its distribution of nearly 1,000 weather radios and 100 pillow shaker and light combo packs that people signed up for this summer. On Monday at City Hall and on Wednesday at the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center, people picked up 159 radios and 30 combo packs. […]
Learn MoreFirefighters earn promotions and appointments
On Friday, July 7, the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department held an Appointment/Promotion Ceremony for two new Sergeants and three firefighters who were appointed to Fire Prevention Inspector, Fire Training EMS Instructor, and Fire Training Dual Enrollment Instructor. You can watch the full ceremony here. Each firefighter was pinned individually by a loved one in front […]
Learn MoreBurn ban goes into effect May 1
On May 1, 2023, The Georgia State Environmental Protection Division (EPD) imposes a ban on outdoor burning to comply with Federal Clean Air Regulations. During the summer months in Georgia, the ozone in the air we breathe can reach unhealthy levels. The Georgia EPD has identified open burning as a significant contributor of the pollutants […]
Learn MoreNew firefighters join Class 1 Department
The Fire Department has officially welcomed 17 new members to its family. They held a graduation ceremony for the new firefighters on Friday, April 7, at Central Georgia Technical College. You can watch the full ceremony here. “We are so proud and excited for this class to officially become part of Team Macon-Bibb,” said Fire […]
Learn MoreFirefighters honored at Shield Club
Three of our firefighters were named the Shield Club’s Firefighters of the Year at the 53rd Annual Shield Club at the Idle Hour Golf and Country Club. Captain Andrew Tye, Lieutenant Jason Moss, and Private Peyton Kell were all presented with the honor. The Fire Department’s Executive Command Staff selects firefighters who have displayed exemplary measures […]
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