Cherokee County
Fire & Emergency Services
Fire & Emergency Services
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) deployed vital resources to Jeff Davis County to assist with recovery efforts. On September 29th, CCFES received an urgent request from the Georgia Mutual Aid Group (GMAG) for assistance, prompting immediate action.
CCFES mobilized a team consisting of 1 Tender, 2 Ambulances, and 2 Chief cars, totaling 9 personnel: 1 Division Chief, 1 Battalion Chief, and 7 skilled Firefighters, all of whom are also licensed Paramedics or Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians. The team departed for Hazelhurst, Georgia, on the evening of September 29th and is scheduled to return the evening of October 3rd, when other mutual aid agencies will assume coverage.
The primary duties of the deployed personnel include responding to fires, conducting rescues, and providing emergency medical care to those in the area, many of whom were affected by the hurricane.
Fire Chief Eddie Robinson expressed the department’s commitment to supporting fellow Georgians, stating, “Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services is honored to help our neighbors in Jeff Davis County during this challenging time. We are deeply saddened by the devastation experienced by their community and many others throughout the southeastern United States. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.”
CCFES remains dedicated to serving our community and beyond, demonstrating the strength of mutual aid in times of crisis.