Thomaston Fire Department

05/30/2026

Last night, the Emancipation Committee of Upson hosted their annual Heritage Award Banquet. We are proud of our very own, Fire Chief Jeremy Walker for receiving the Freddie Brown First Responders Award.

Freddie Brown was a trailblazer in public service and emergency response being one of the first African American EMTs in Upson County along with being the first African American Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain in the City of Thomaston Fire Department. Freddie Brown paved the way for future generations of first responders with his spirit of courage, leadership and service to the community.

Chief Jeremy Walker was nominated and chosen for having those exact same qualities.

“I am deeply honored to receive this award. I sincerely thank everyone who made this recognition possible. This award reflects the support, encouragement, and dedication of so many people who have contributed along the way.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and work alongside such outstanding individuals. This recognition inspires me to continue striving for excellence and making a positive difference in our community.

Thank you for this tremendous honor. I accept it with gratitude and humility.”

-Fire Chief Jeremy Walker

05/26/2026

Today’s crew went to the Gilmore Center for display of the fire engine 🚒 , tools ⚒️ and equipment. They also had a chance to see one of the firefighters put on all of the firefighting gear within 2 minutes. This drill is a “must pass”during the recruit training at the Georgia Fire and Emergency Services Fire Academy .

Thank you Gilmore Center for the everlasting support and love for the fire department!❤️

05/25/2026

The Thomaston Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day, paying tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. While you enjoy time with family, friends, BBQ 🍗, and festivities, we remain ready to respond to any emergency needs.

05/20/2026

Good morning Thomaston! ☀️We hope that you’re having a great day and are ready for an exciting Memorial Day weekend! Don’t forget that we have 50 Smoke Alarms 🆓, to giveaway to senior citizens of our community! For more information, come by the fire station or call into the station!

05/19/2026

05/14/2026

Thomaston Fire Dept would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and members of the Northside Volunteer Fire Rescue on the heroic legacy of Chief Andy Hay, who selflessly dedicated over 40 years to the fire service, leaving an enduring impact that will be deeply cherished; may the community find strength in the memories of his devotion.

05/06/2026

As you all may know, we have an increased potential for severe weather. Just a few reminders to put out to keep you all prepared.

-Ensure you have batteries 🔋 and a flashlight 🔦
-If you lose power, DO NOT❌ call ☎️ 9-1-1. Emergency lines should remain open for emergencies only.
-Report your outages to your power ⚡️ company, but please be mindful that it may take some time to get your power restored. Safety is the number one priority for all personnel mitigating issues.
-Last but not least, follow Upson Emergency Management Agency for live radar and accurate weather alerts 🚨 If you have a weather radio, be sure to listen out for alerts as well.

Thomaston Fire Department would like to ensure you all that your department is ready and prepared to respond to your emergencies if they occur. Stay safe!