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Valdosta Fire Department Hosts Rapid Intervention Operations Training with Orlando Fire Department Lieutenant Bassel Ibrahim

7/1/21

On Wednesday, June 30, the Valdosta Fire Department hosted a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Operations Training at the Lowndes County Emergency Operations Center. More than 70 firefighters from across South Georgia attended the training, including at least 25 members of the Valdosta Fire...Read more

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted

6/30/21

UPDATE: The City of Valdosta has lifted its boil water notice as of Thursday afternoon. All samples from the City of Valdosta Utilities Department have passed. Thank you for your understanding throughout this emergency repair situation. If you have any questions, please call City of Valdosta Water...Read more

Citizens Reminded of Grill and Fireworks Safety ahead of Fourth of July Holiday

6/29/21

July 4th is fast approaching. Valdosta Fire Department would like all Valdosta citizens to keep a few key things in mind to help everyone have a safe holiday. In a typical year, far more fires occur on July 4th than any other day in the U.S. There is also a higher risk of injuries associated...Read more

SPLOST Funds Purchase of New Valdosta Fire Department Airpacks to Improve Accountability and Safety of Firefighters

6/29/21

The Valdosta Fire Department recently received its first phase of new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units. The SCBAs supply breathable air to Firefighters. This first phase included seventeen (17) SCBA units. Over the next three years, the Fire Department intends to use SPLOST 8...Read more

Greater Valdosta United Way Sponsors Valdosta Fire Department Safe Haven Training through The Hope Box

6/24/21

On Thursday, June 24, The Valdosta Fire Department concluded a three-day educational training program on the safe haven law. The Greater Valdosta United Way and The Hope Box, a non-profit organization based out of Acworth, sponsored the training. The Hope Box works to educate the public on the...Read more

Valdosta launches TravelSafely App and Emergency Vehicle Preemption as part of Georgia Smart Communities Challenge Grant

6/24/21

On Wednesday, June 23, the City of Valdosta held several events including a Rotary presentation, Community Stakeholders Lunch and Learn, and Connected Vehicle Discussion with numerous speakers from across the state during its official roll out of the TravelSafely App and a smart traffic...Read more

Valdosta Fire Department Stresses the Importance of Cleaning Ovens

6/22/21

Over the weekend, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to several structure fires started by an oven in the kitchen. There are a lot of reasons to keep your kitchen clean. It discourages bugs, reduces the risk of cross contamination, and makes it less flammable. That fine layer of sticky...Read more

Valdosta Residents sworn in during Army Celebration in Council Chambers

6/22/21

On Monday, June 14, the City of Valdosta hosted Captain Christopher J. Keegan, existing Army members, and recruits for a celebration honoring the Army’s 246th birthday. During that ceremony, three current Valdosta Residents were sworn in as new members of the United States Army in Council...Read more

Valdosta-Lowndes County Land Bank Authority Hosting Community Meeting

6/21/21

The Valdosta-Lowndes County Land Bank Authority will host a Land Banking 101 community meeting on Wednesday, June 30 from 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM at the Valdosta City Hall Annex Multi-Purpose Room. This community meeting is open to anyone in the City of Valdosta and Lowndes County who is curious...Read more

PAAC Seeks Artists for Downtown Mural Project

6/18/21

The City of Valdosta Public Art Advisory Committee in partnership with Valdosta Main Street & The City Center Arts District of Valdosta is seeking artists and/or artists-lead teams to submit proposals for a mural, to be installed on a exterior wall facing Bennie's Alley on the Dosta...Read more