3-Alarm Fire at Brooke Mill Apartments

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Apr 29, 2024 | Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) and City of Woodstock Fire & Rescue (WFR) responded to a multi-family residential structure fire just after 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Firefighters arrived on-scene to find flames and smoke coming from the roof and multiple apartm... (read complete story)
Outdoor Burning

The Summer Open Burn Ban runs from May 1st to September 30th and includes 54 counties in Georgia.

The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is a state agency charged with protecting Georgia's air, land, and water resources through the authority of state and federal environmental statutes.

Click on EDP to go to their website: EPD

Types of Fires Allowed Year-Round:

Recreational fires where only logs or clean wood are being burned for pleasure, religious ceremony, cooking, warmth or similar purposes are allowed year-round. The total fuel area for recreational fires cannot exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height with a minimum of 25 feet from all structures. No garbage or yard waste can be burned during these types of burns.

Bonfires, for an event, which is larger than recreational fires are also allowed year-round as long as they are firewood only, 16-25' split wood. The bonfire may not include any brush, leaves, straw or lumber. Bonfires must be 50 feet from structures, 25 feet from wooded areas or pine islands, and 25 feet from adjacent property lines. there must be a 10 feet cleared area around the fire, it must be attended by an adult at ALL times. 

If there are any questions please visit the Georgia Forestry Commission website Georgia Forestry Commission or call 1-877-652-2876.

 

Volunteer Forms — Safe Kids Cherokee County

Safe Kids Cherokee County offers free Child Safety Seat Inspections and car seats for families in need.  Restrictions apply. 

It is required that you bring your child unless you are expecting. Technicians can help you make the necessary adjustments to fit your child properly.

Please park in front of the building near the bicycle rack. Call 678-493-4343 to let us know you have arrived.

Appointments are available Tuesday mornings between 9 AM and 12 PM as well as Thursday afternoons between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Please click on the "book now" tab below to make an appointment online.  

Safe Kids Cherokee County has resources for many safety topics.  Please contact us for more information.  

 

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Mission

Work aggressively to preserve life and property, promote public safety, and foster economic growth in Cherokee County.

Vision

We will be aggressive and competent firefighters, providing the most progressive emergency medical service in the state. We will be excellent in all things in the service to our community.

Values

Courage

The mental and physical ability to face adversity with focus and determination.

We have the strength to do what’s right even when doing what’s right is hard.

Commitment

The act of dedicating oneself through total effort to accomplishing the mission. 

A commitment to your faith, family, and CCFES is the type that never comes into question.

Integrity

We live according to a code of ethics that governs our behavior both on and off the job.

Do what you say and live in a respectful, honest, and honorable way with everyone. 

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