After historic rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby last week and into the weekend, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson promised that the city would respond with equally historic effort to solve problems […]
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Mayor, City of Savannah leaders give briefing on impacts of Debby
Leaders from nearly every department of the City of Savannah were present Wednesday afternoon for a press briefing on Tropical Storm Debby held at City Hall following the storm’s movement […]
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Savannah Fire Department accepting applications for Explorer’s Program Post 1759
The Savannah Fire Department is excited to announce this year’s Firefighting Explorer’s Program Post 1759, which will offer young community members the opportunity to explore an exciting career in firefighting. […]
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Employee at Savannah McDonald’s sentenced to federal prison for dumpster fire he started with ‘piece of cardboard’
Joshua Daryl McGregor of Savannah has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to setting ablaze an outside dumpster at the McDonald’s he worked for once […]
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Chief at center of lawsuit alleging racial bias within Savannah Fire Department
Savannah Fire Department (SFD) Chief Elzie Kitchen as an individual and the City of Savannah as a municipality are the primary targets of a July 10, 2024 lawsuit brought by […]
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Savannah Fire Department Camp Ignite Graduation Day
July 27, 2024 – The Savannah Fire Department held their Camp Ignite Graduation Day on Saturday, July 27th. Check out the photos here!
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Savannah Fire Department Issues Crucial Fireworks Safety Tips for Community
As the Fourth of July approaches, the Savannah Fire Department (SFD) urges residents to prioritize safety while celebrating with fireworks. To ensure a festive and injury-free holiday, SFD offers the […]
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Savannah Fire Department hosts new summer camp to ignite girls’ passion for firefighting
Firefighting has long been an industry dominated by men, and while that’s not inherently a bad thing, Savannah Fire Department is doing its part to introduce more women to the […]
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Local officials give firework safety advice, alternatives for a fun and safe 4th
A staple of any Fourth of July celebration are fireworks. Bottle rockets, aerial fireworks and roman candles are all fun ways to show your patriotic spirit, but can pose potential […]
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Savannah Fire honors outstanding firefighters of 2020
To honor its best and brightest firefighters for their outstanding service and heroism, the Savannah Fire Department is honoring its most commendable employees for their contributions to the community in […]
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Savannah Fire participates in high-tech pilot project to reduce community risk
The Savannah Fire Department is one of 250 firefighting forces nationwide selected to participate in a pilot program to build a digital community risk assessment tool, which could help pinpoint […]
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Savannah Fire reports decreasing number of holiday-season blazes
The number of structure fires occurring during the holiday season in Savannah is dropping since the 2017 introduction of the city’s Keep the Wreath Green Holiday Fire Safety Awareness Program, […]