Habersham County Emergency Services

05/16/2026

Today we had an absolute blast helping with Field Day at Fairview Elementary! ☀️🚒💦

This is the side of our job we don’t always get to experience, but when we do, it means so much to us. Being a part of this community goes far beyond fighting fires and responding to emergencies, it’s also about building relationships, making memories, and pouring into the lives of the youth in our community.

A few of our own even got soaked in the fun while providing water from one of our fire trucks for the kids to cool off and play in! We are thankful for opportunities like this and for the chance to spend time with such an amazing group of students and staff.

05/16/2026

05/13/2026

A huge thank you to Mrs. Yearwood & Mrs. Chappelear’s 4th grade class at Demorest Elementary for honoring our First Responders through a special service project!

The students collected snacks for our Fire & EMS personnel and stuffed animals for our Police Department to help comfort children during difficult situations.

Acts of kindness like this mean so much to our departments and our community. We always enjoy opportunities to connect with the youth of Habersham County, and it’s encouraging to see these students already making such a positive impact through service and compassion.

Thank you for thinking of and supporting those who serve our community every day!

04/27/2026

🚨 Now Hiring Recruits 🚨

No prior certification? No problem. Start your career in Emergency Services with us.

Habersham County Emergency Services will be hosting an EMT-B / Fire Recruit Class beginning July 13, 2026. Our goal is to have you shift-ready by March 2027 with both your EMT-B and Firefighter I certifications.

🔥 Hiring Process:
• Apply to get started
• Schedule and complete your Physical Agility Test (PAT)
• Complete your Cognitive Test
• Attend a Panel Interview
• Qualified candidates may receive an offer of employment

If you’re ready to serve your community and build a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Have questions? Reach out anytime! ([email protected])

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

Last Wednesday, March 15, our Emergency Services personnel participated in a large-scale emergency disaster drill at Piedmont University in Demorest. 🚑🚒

Exercises like this help our teams prepare for disaster scenarios and strengthen our ability to respond quickly and effectively. While we hope an event of this magnitude never impacts our community, being trained and ready is essential.

This drill also provided a valuable opportunity for our crews to collaborate with agencies from across Habersham County and Northeast Georgia, building strong partnerships that are critical during real emergencies.

Thank you to Piedmont University for once again allowing us to be part of this outstanding training exercise and for supporting the safety and preparedness of our community.

04/14/2026

On Friday, April 10, our Emergency Services team gathered to celebrate excellence, dedication, and the future of our department during our Annual Awards Ceremony and Pinning of New Recruits.

We are proud to recognize the following award recipients:
🏆 EMT of the Year: Elizabeth McIntyre
🏆 Paramedic of the Year: Cameron Lucas
🏆 Officer of the Year: Brandon Whitney
🏆 Educator of the Year: Bryan Nix
🏆 Pioneer Award: Jimmy Yon

🚒 Firefighter of the Year: Eli Rotalsky
🚒 Most Improved Firefighter: Lindsay Haynes
💪 Iron Man Award: Jadyn Harris-Ervin
🌟 Rookie of the Year: Jared Gaboriault

🚑 Medical Call & Lifesaving Award:
Josh Eaton, Jayden Magante, Steven Ellis, & Cameron Lucas

👶 Pediatric Call of the Year:
Charlie Davis & Jared Stover

🚨 Trauma Call of the Year:
Lindsay Haynes & Katrina Mauldin

We also proudly welcomed and pinned our newest recruits:
Tristan Barlett, Ciera Byrd, Dylan Flanagan, Barry Gilbert, Brent Jones, Katrina Mauldin, Christopher Moore, Russell Orr, Payte Rucker, Brett Wiggins, James Burbach, Gavin Deal, Jared Gaboriault, Jerald Jayden Harris-Ervin, Soloman Lacount, Lauri Morris, Maddox Pardue, Madison Turk, and Lindsay Haynes.

These individuals represent the continued strength, dedication, and compassion of our Emergency Services team. We are grateful for their commitment to serving our community each and every day.

Not pictured and not in attendance: Cierra Byrd, Gavin Deal, Brent Jones, and Steven Ellis.

04/13/2026

Join us on Sunday, May 17th for a fun-filled afternoon! Food will be available for purchase, and kids can become firefighters for the afternoon—crawling through tunnels, putting out a pretend fire, and having a blast while training like those who serve our community! 🚒

The firefighter experience is just $5 per child, and all purchases and donations will go towards supporting Habersham County firefighters in need.

Plus, every junior firefighter will go home with their very own helmet! 🧑‍🚒

04/10/2026

Please join us in congratulating Hunter Tienken on his outstanding achievement of passing the NREMT-P and officially becoming a paramedic!

Hunter has dedicated the past 18 months to completing a rigorous paramedic program, demonstrating hard work, commitment, and perseverance every step of the way. Since beginning his career with Habersham County Emergency Services two years ago, he has continued to grow and excel in his role.

We are proud to have Hunter as part of our team and look forward to the continued impact he will make serving our community.

👏 Congratulations, Hunter, and thank you for your dedication!