Augusta Fire Department welcomes 13 new firefighters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A class of fire recruits graduated from the Augusta Fire Department on Friday.
Crews battle grass fire along I-520 near Peach Orchard Road
Crews are battling an up to two-mile brush fire along Bobby Jones Expressway. The fire was reported at 12:23 p.m. Friday between Peach Orchard Road and Mike Padgett Highway.
The department welcomed 13 new firefighters to the agency.
The department says this year’s theme, “Courage Under Fire: Rising Above,” was truly embodied by each recruit.
Augusta, Georgia Fire/EMA Department Chief Burden delivered an inspiring keynote address.
“We want to extend our deepest thanks to Augusta Technical College for their invaluable partnership and to the City of Augusta leadership for their continued ,” said the fire department.
If you would like to learn more about training or interested in working for the department call 706-821-2867.
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