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TALMO GEORGIA
NORTH JACKSON
FIRE DEPARTMENT
"Protect Life, Save Property"
Proudly serving the community since 1974
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 Station #2, Talmo - Engine 42 departing for a call out
10/27/06 - News Bulletin: If you don't have a smoke detector in your home, a limited number of free detectors are available for distribution to citizens in the community. Please call the fire chief at 770-287-4354 to learn more about this program. Funding for this program was provided by Wayne Farms.
Jackson County’s fire protection is provided by volunteer Fire Departments divided into eleven districts. North Jackson Fire District is governed by an elected Board of Directors who set the budget and mil rate for the district. The Fire Chief is responsible for the operation of the Department.
The North Jackson Fire District covers 37.5 square miles. The Department is made up of men and women from all walks of life. The current company includes farmers, postmen, retirees, bus drivers, civil engineers, etc.
The fire Department issues gear and provides extensive training to all members. Additional benefits include incentive programs and a state pension plan.
Department History
In 1973 several men in the community saw the need for a fire department in the North Jackson area. These pioneers included Smith Bridges, Claude Pardue, Jerry Fletcher, Frank Davis and others.
They got together and started the North Jackson Fire Department. In the beginning, they operated two engines. Through their dedication and the dedication of all volunteers of the North Jackson Fire Department, the department has grown to the organization that exists today. Funding in the early days was raised by BBQ, ham and egg suppers, a reverse raffle for a Cadillac and wrestling matches.
Department Equipment
The Department currently has three stations. The stations are located in the local towns of Pendergrass, Talmo and the community of Fairview. Following are the station locations and equipment inventory for each.
Station #1, 22 Railroad Street, Pendergrass
Engine 41, Service 41, Tower 41
Station #2, 541 Main Street, Talmo
Engine 42, Tanker 42
Station #3, 2589 Highway 60, Fairview
Engine 43, Engine 44, Squad 41
The Department has plans to buy a new Engine in the near future. The Department strives to provide apparatus to meet the growing demands of the north Jackson County area.
Training Regimen
The North Jackson Fire Department provides personal protective equipment (PPE) for all of its members. The PPE includes full “turn-out” gear. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), reflective vests for traffic control safety, sterile gloves, etc. The turn-out gear consists of a coat, pants, boots, gloves, protective hood, and a helmet. This gear protects the fireman from the heat in a fire and, combined with the CSBA, allows the firefighter to enter burning structures.
The Department also provides training at its meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at Station #1 in Pendergrass. Classes are provided for Basic Firefighter, Extrication, Arson Investigation, Incident Command, Haz-Mat, Woodland Firefighting and Pressurized Container Fires to name a few.
The Department also provides a tuition reimbursement program for related classes is completed with a passing grade.
Summary
The North Jackson Fire Department is an all volunteer force that has attained an ISO Rating of 5 for area with a county water source. The Department is always happy to help the community by participating in events such as school programs and festivals. Community citizens are encouraged to become volunteer members to help maintain the level of high-quality service that is needed for our growing community. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Department is encouraged to contact any of the officers listed below to ask question or obtain information about qualifications for becoming a volunteer firefighter.
OFFICERS
Chip McEver, Fire Chief cmcever@talmo-ga.com
Dennis Elrod, Assistant Fire Chief
David Murphy, Captain, Administration
Mike Brooks, Captain, Fire Operations
Frank Davis, Captain, Water Supply
Jody Woodall, Captain, Rescue
BOARD MEMBERS
Mike Brooks
J.W. Cole
Dennis Elrod
Bobby Lewallen
Lendgrin Maddox
Chip McEver
Robert McEver
Jimmy Pethel
CONTACT INFO
Phone: 706-693-2701 Fax: 706-693-2701
E-mail: cmcever@talmo-ga.com
NOTE: For fire emergencies please dial 911
 Engine 42 returning to Station #2, Talmo, from call out |
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