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Welcome to the
P.C.F.D. news section. Here you will find current information
about the services we have been providing to the community as
well as events within the department. If you need further
information about an incident we have responded to or are a
member of the news media, please contact the Peachtree City
Public Information Officer (PIO) or Fire Chief's office for an
official statement. No portion of the P.C.F.D. news section may
be reproduced without consent of the P.C.F.D. or P.C.V.F.A.
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03/24/2008
Ceremony Held for Promotions and Recruit Class
Several members of the P.C.F.D. were recognized in a ceremony on Monday. Daniel Barnes, Justin Cunningham, Jason DiCesare and Matthew Peczka were honored for completing the P.C.F.D. rookie school and earning their NPQ Firefighter I certification. Also recognized were three members recently promoted to Sergeant. Royce Miller, Jonathan Kempler, and Stephanie Furey successfully completed the P.C.F.D. assessment center. The department would like to congratulate both the graduating recruits and newly promoted Sergeants.    |
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03/22/2008
P.C.F.D. Member Earns Smoke Diver Designation
Firefighter/EMT Gary Meyer recently participated in a rigorous six course at the Georgia Fire Academy. The course is designed for the experienced firefighter who desires realistic training in self-survival, firefighter rescue, advanced search & rescue, thermal imaging, emergency procedures, teamwork, discipline and how to function within elements of the Incident Command System. The program condenses and replicates the extreme demands that may be placed on firefighters during multi-day operations such as catastrophic disasters and acts of terrorism. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the potential day-to-day challenges firefighters may face such as multiple-alarm fires or multiple fires within a single shift. The course is the most physically and mentally challenging program offered by the Georgia Fire Academy. The program has a long history in the state of Georgia and throughout the nation. While the course has been continually updated to keep it on the leading edge of firefighting technology and firefighter safety, the core of the program remains the same as the original course developed in 1978. The Peachtree City Fire Department would like to congratulate Firefighter/EMT Meyer on his accomplishment. |
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02/29/2008
Construction Underway at Station 83 Construction has begun at P.C.F.D. station 83 in Braelinn Village. The addition and renovation of the station is expected to take less than 120 days. Once completed the station will feature sleeping quarters for up to seven Firefighters, a fitness facility, and renovated day room and kitchen. Check in with PCFDtv for regular updates on the construction progress. |
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02/20/2008
Three P.C.F.D. Stations Are Now 'Wireless'
Peachtree City Fire Stations 81, 82, and 83 are now wireless internet hotspots thanks to the P.C.V.F.A. After several months of careful planning, special equipment was installed at the three stations to allow authorized users that pay a small fee, to access the high speed connection. The service is especially valuable for members that are completing online educational courses and those doing research for special Fire Department projects. The service is open to all P.C.F.D. members and the public who are within range of the signal. Plans begin at $8.99 a month for unlimited access or $2.99 for 24 hours. |
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02/06/2008
C-shift Firefighter I Recruit Class Completed
The C-shift recruit class is finished with departmental training is currently undergoing testing to certify each member as an NPQ Firefighter I/Haz-Mat Awareness. Several members have already completed testing and are undergoing training in the C-shift Firefighter II course which is currently underway. The Department would like to congratulate the C-shift recruits for their successful completion of the course. |
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02/01/2008
Construction Begins at Station 83
Construction has begun at Fire Station 83 in Braelinn Village. The project includes adding additional crew quarters, a fitness facility, and storage as well as refurbishing the existing quarters and kitchen area. The construction is expected to take less than 120 days, and when finished will accommodate seven Firefighters per shift. |
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01/26/2008
Officers Installed and P.C.F.D. Members Honored
The Peachtree City Fire Department recently held its annual installation dinner at Glendalough Manor to install new P.C.V.F.A. board members and to honor the exceptional service of certain personnel. Those recognized included:
P.C.V.F.A. Board:
Les Dyer, President
Gary Half, Vice-President
Ed Martin, Treasurer
Justin Corley, Secretary
Cheryl Walls, Fire Representative
Jonathan Kempler, EMS Representative
Chad Matheny, Career Representative
Service Awards:
Marty Cofield, P.C.F.D. Firefighter of the Year
Royce Miller, P.C.F.D. EMS Provider of the Year
Jeffrey Felmet, Officer of the Year
Kevin McMullen, Rookie of the Year
Natalie Johnson, Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
Carey Richardson, Part-Time Firefighter of the Year
Justin Corley, Volunteer EMS Provider of the Year
Les Dyer, Volunteer Officer of the Year
Brandon Hall, Explorer of the Year |
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