Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards
…projects, and served in wildland suppression firefighting capacities out west last summer. “The GFC bar is set high,” said Lowrimore. “Many of our team members made exceptional strides last year,…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…bar is set high,” said Lowrimore. “Many of our units made exceptional strides last year, and it’s clear county personnel have a steadfast focus on high-quality service to the State…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…set high,” said Lowrimore. “Many of our units made exceptional strides last year, and it’s clear county personnel have a steadfast focus on high-quality service to the State of Georgia.”…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…only from sunrise to sunset ATTENDANCE – Never leave your fire unattended and it must be out when you leave. (no heat remaining) REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS – take precautions to prevent…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…Plan (IAP). These documents dictate everything we need to know for the day, from our mission objectives to evening exercises and radio communication settings. However, the most critical item needed…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…March. Here’s what to look for. Determine where the sun rises and sets with respect to your home’s location. Figure out which areas (windows, walls, doors, air conditioning units or…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…Be 50 feet from any structure (homes, shed, barns, etc.) TIME – Burn only from sunrise to sunset ATTENDANCE – Never leave your fire unattended and it must be out…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…Hwy 157. Turn right on Scenic Hwy 189 (or continue on Hwy 136 to Cloudland Canyon State Park). Follow Hwy 189 to Sunset Rock, Point Park, or Rock City. Drop…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…to Hwy 157. Turn right on Hwy 157. Turn right on Scenic Hwy 189 (or continue on Hwy 136 to Cloudland Canyon State Park). Follow Hwy 189 to Sunset Rock,…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…Sunset Rock, Point Park or Rock City. Drop down into Chattanooga via Ochs Hwy / 58. Turn right on Hwy 193 to get back to Hwy 136. For the best…
