Glynn County Fire Rescue

06/23/2026

Yesterday, we sent our newest recruits to Rescue Training in Savannah to begin their journey toward becoming certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). This training marks the first step in preparing them for a career of service to our community.

Upon successful completion of EMT certification, the recruits will attend the Basic Firefighter Academy to develop the skills and knowledge required for fire service operations. After completing both programs, they will be assigned to shift duty and begin serving alongside our experienced personnel.

We wish these recruits success as they embark on this challenging and rewarding path and look forward to welcoming them to the front lines of service in the months ahead.

06/23/2026

Last week, probationary helmet shields were replaced with permanent shields for five members who successfully completed their probationary period. Our probationary period begins at employment and concludes after one year of service as a certified and licensed Firefighter/EMT.

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter/EMTs Aaron Alvis, Lori Anderson, Aiden Johnson, Mike LaTorre, and Colton Schmitt on reaching this important milestone. Their successful completion of probation reflects a year of dedication, training, and commitment to serving our community.

Congratulations to each of these firefighters on earning their permanent helmet shields. We look forward to their continued success and contributions to the department.

06/12/2026

GCFR is rolling out new Motorola APX NEXT XN portable radios over the coming weeks.

These radios represent the next generation of public safety communications, providing enhanced connectivity, location mapping, individual unit identification, and advanced emergency alerting features. They also incorporate technologies such as Motorola’s ViQi voice assistant and alarm functions designed to alert users if a remote speaker microphone becomes disconnected, helping ensure firefighters remain connected when it matters most.

Reliable communication is one of the most important tools we carry. These new radios utilize multiple communication pathways to improve connectivity and situational awareness, supporting our personnel both on routine incidents and during complex emergencies.

This investment modernizes our communications capabilities, brings us into compliance with current NFPA standards, and enhances firefighter safety, accountability, and operational effectiveness.

These units were acquired entirely using grant funding. We appreciate the support of the Glynn County Board of Commissioners and County Administration as we continue investing in the safety of our personnel and the service we provide to our community.

06/05/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS from GCFR 🚨

We have launched our Pre-Hospital Whole Blood Program, bringing lifesaving whole blood directly to emergency scenes.

“This represents a new era of pre hospital emergency care for our community. Our crews will deliver cutting edge trauma care directly at the scene of emergencies by administering whole blood to critically injured patients" – Travis Johnson, EMS Division Chief

Learn more at glynncountyfire.org 🩸🚑

06/02/2026

Curious how Fire Station 9 is coming along?

Here’s a quick look at the newest construction milestones and what’s ahead. 👇

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

We’re proud to have members of our department attending the IGNITE Women’s Conference hosted by Henry County. This event brings together women across the fire service to encourage leadership, mentorship, and professional growth while strengthening the future of the profession.

Thank you to these outstanding professionals for representing our organization and continuing to invest in themselves, their teams, and the communities they serve.

05/27/2026

Quick actions and awareness made a real difference this Memorial Day weekend.

On Saturday, young Bentley Gearhart noticed smoke coming from a neighbor’s camper while playing outside. He immediately alerted his parents, who called 911 while his father began working to keep the fire under control until crews arrived.

The RV was parked less than 10 feet from a home, creating a serious risk for rapid fire spread. Thanks to Bentley’s quick thinking and the fast response from firefighters, the incident was contained before it could become a larger structure fire.

Great job by Bentley for speaking up quickly, and excellent work by responding crews for protecting life and property.

05/21/2026

We’re grateful to Southeast Georgia Health System for recognizing our EMS professionals. Their quick thinking, steady hands and compassion make a difference for our community every day. 🚑

05/19/2026

In 2025, Glynn County Fire Rescue responded to 19,256 incidents.
More than 75% of those calls were EMS or rescue-related.

While fire suppression remains a critical part of our mission, emergency medical response is what our personnel do most often—day and night, across Glynn County.

During National EMS Week, we recognize the Paramedics, AEMTs, and EMTs who provide care in difficult circumstances and often on someone’s worst day.

Their work matters, even when it happens quietly and without recognition.