Georgia fire department changing schedules to reduce burnout
Fighting fires is already a stressful job, but the normal schedule can make it feel even worse. One Georgia fire department is making a big change to help boost well-being.
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Fighting fires is already a stressful job, but the normal schedule can make it feel even worse. One Georgia fire department is making a big change to help boost well-being.
With the opening of the new headquarters, Roswell's police department and fire department are now in one central location.
The president of the union says nearly half of Atlanta's firefighters and paramedics are looking for other jobs due to the low pay.
Firefighter and paramedic Stephen Reeves served Henry County for 21 years.
A dream years in the making became reality this week as Ashley Fields officially joined the ranks of South Fulton Fire and Rescue, the very community she now calls home.
An overnight fire at DeKalb County home has claimed the lives of four family members, officials say.
Two Atlanta children are safe after being trapped inside an elevator shaft for hours, prompting a complex rescue by the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department's Special Operations team.
Atlanta's firefighter union is raising alarms about understaffed fire engines and closed stations, claiming the shortages put public safety at risk.
DeKalb County Master Firefighter Preston Fant is remembered as a man of faith who left a lasting mark on those who met him.
A DeKalb County firefighter Preston Fant will lie in state at Truist Park ahead of his funeral service this Thursday.
Authorities intercepted a shipment containing 1,800 pounds of marijuana in Butts County on Tuesday, according to Sheriff Gary Long.
Bahama Breeze fans have until Saturday night for one final visit to Georgia's last remaining location in Kennesaw.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Authorities say the value of the hundreds of checks and gift cards stolen by the Smyrna mail carrier totaled more than $1 million.
Investigators say the 22-year-old man shot his victim six times, including twice in the face while he was standing over him.