Towns County Fire and Rescue quells two Hiawassee fires
News November 22, 2017
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Fire and Rescue is geared for another flame-fighting season as the colder weather poses a heightened risk for activity. The department responded to two calls in less than a week: a brush fire and a structure fire.
The brush fire occurred on Nov. 16 at 4626 Hiawassee River Estates. The call was dispatched at 3:11 p.m. Tanker 1 and Rescue 5 responded to a burn pile gone astray. The fire advanced within 10 to 15 yards of a structure, according to Towns County Fire Chief Harold Copeland. Firefighters executed a swift knockdown of the wind-driven flames, protecting the structure and extinguishing hot-spots.
“This is a classic concern I have,” Chief Copeland told Fetch Your News. “There is danger in burning brush at the base of hills. The chimney effect causes it to follow an uphill path, rapidly advancing. It’s crucial to only burn brush in a level, open area.”
The second incident occurred on the morning of Nov. 20, and the emergency tone was dispatched at 5:51 a.m.
Tanker 2 and Engine 2 responded to a structure fire at 7741 King Cove Road. Warne Fire Department supplied mutual aid. The fire was quickly contained and suppressed. A wood burning stove was determined the cause, originating in the living room area.
Chief Copeland relayed the crews did “an excellent job, saving clothes, pictures and other personal items contained within the home.”
Featured Image: November 2016 fire in Tate City, Ga.
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Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report
Incident Report, News November 6, 2017
Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report
Week of 10/31 – 11/05
10/30/17
Medical assist (3)
Public service (1)
10/31/17
Medical assist (5)
Public service (3)
Propane leak (1)
Electrical fire (1)
11/1/17
Medical assist (5)
MVA (1)
11/2/17
Medical assist (2)
Kitchen fire (1)
MVA (1)
Landing zone (1)
11/3/17
Medical assist (5)
Fire alarm (1)
Brush fire (1)
11/4/17
Medical assist (1)
No incident found (1)
11/5/17
Medical assist (1)
Propane leak (1)
Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report: 9/11 – 9/17
Incident Report, News September 18, 2017
Towns County Fire and Rescue Weekly Incident Report: 9/11 – 9/17
Provided by Towns County Fire and Rescue
9/11/17
Medical assist (3)
Storm damage (4)
MVA (1)
Fire alarm (1)
9/12/17
Medical assist (2)
Public assist (1)
9/13/17
Medical assist (2)
Fire alarm (1)
9/14/17
Medical assist (2)
9/15/17
Medical assist (5)
Trail search (1)
MVA (1)
9/16/17
MVA (1)
9/17/17
Medical assist (1)
Smoke investigation (1)
Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report
Activity Report, News July 9, 2018
Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report
June 25 – July 8, 2018
6/25
Medical Assist – 1
Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) – 1
6/26
Medical Assist – 1
No Incident Found – 1
Public Service – 1
6/27
Medical Assist – 4
Fire Alarm – 1
6/28
Medical Assist – 7
6/29
Medical Assist – 3
MVA – 2
6/30
Medical Assist – 4
Search for Missing Person – 1
Landing Zone – 1
MVA – 1
Fire Alarm – 1
7/1
Medical Assist – 4
7/2
Medical Assist – 3
Fire Alarm – 2
MVA – 1
Structure Fire – 1
Landing Zone – 1
7/3
Medical Assist – 3
Landing Zone – 1
Fire Alarm – 2
Smoke Investigation – 1
Public Service – 1
7/4
Medical Assist – 4
Fire Alarm – 1
Landing Zone – 1
MVA – 2
Fireworks Standby – 3
7/5
Medical Assist – 7
Landing Zone – 1
MVA – 1
Smoke Investigation – 1
7/6
Medical Assist – 3
7/7
Medical Assist – 4
Assist Other Agency – 1
7/8
Medical Assist – 2
Landing Zone – 1
MVA – 1
Assist Other Agency – 2
Haunted Halloween on Hiawassee Square
News, Upcoming Events October 31, 2017HIAWASSEE, GA – The City of Hiawassee will host its annual Halloween celebration this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Square. Traffic will be diverted clockwise from Main Street in order to protect the safety of ghosts and goblins and maintain a productive flow.
Featured Image: Towns County Fire and Rescue with “witch”, Halloween 2016
BREAKING: Hatchet Attack Leads to Arrest of Teenager
News September 20, 2017
Hiawassee, GA – Towns County Sheriff’s Office, Fire and Rescue, and EMS responded to a call on Cassie Lane during the afternoon hours of Wednesday, September 20, concerning a report of domestic violence.
Upon arrival, first responders found a man bleeding from a hatchet attack, allegedly committed by his teenage son. The unidentified male sustained multiple injuries as the result of several blows, including at least one to the head.
The alleged suspect fled the scene before deputies arrived. He was located and taken into custody shortly thereafter.
The alleged victim was transported by Air Life for medical treatment. His current condition is unknown at this time.
Fetch Your News is awaiting an official statement from the Towns County Sheriff’s Office and will provide further information as it becomes available.
Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report: 11/6 – 11/12
Incident Report November 13, 2017
Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report
Week of 11/06/17 – 11/12/17
11/06/17
Medical assist (3)
Controlled burn (1)
11/07/17
Medical assist (4)
11/08/17
Medical assist (2)
MVA (1)
11/09/17
Medical assist (3)
Assist other agency (1)
11/10/17
Medical assist (3)
No incident found (1)
Vehicle fire (1)
11/11/17
Medical assist (4)
MVA (1)
Public service (1)
Fire alarm (1)
Smoke/odor investigation (1)
11/12/17
Medical assist (3)
Towns County Fire and Rescue Weekly Report
Incident Report, News September 25, 2017
Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report: 9/18 – 9/24
9/18/17
Medical assist (5)
Landing zone (1)
9/19/17
Medical assist (7)
Landing zone (1)
9/20/17
Medical assist (5)
MVA (2)
Landing zone (2)
Smoke investigation (1)
9/21/17
Medical assist (4)
Smoke investigation (1)
9/22/17
Medical assist (5)
Landing zone (1)
9/23/17
Medical assist (5)
Landing zone (1)
9/24/17
Medical assist (2)
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Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report – September Summary
Activity Report October 8, 2018
Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report
September, 2018
Structure fire (2)
Vehicle fire (1)
Brush fire (1)
Electrical fire (2)
Medical assist (86)
Motor Vehicle Accident (7)
Landing zone (11)
Search (1)
Assist other agency (7)
Public service (3)
Fire alarm/Smoke investigation (14)
Controlled burn (2)
Towns County Fire and Rescue conducts training exercise
News October 2, 2018
HIAWASSEE, Ga. – Towns County Fire and Rescue conducted an exercise at the former Recreation Center in Hiawassee on Monday, Oct. 1. The drill included a high-rise rescue training, fire suppression techniques with attack lines, and a “Mayday” scenario simulating a downed firefighter. Ladder 6, Engine 1 and 2, and Tanker 1 and 2 were on scene. Dozens of firefighters and support staff participated in the drill.
“It went very well,” Towns County Fire Chief Harold Copeland said, “I’m very proud of the job the crews did. We have station meetings monthly, with county-wide meetings at the end of each month, and this exercise corresponded with the subject matter.”
Towns County Fire and Rescue, Engine 1
Towns County Fire and Rescue consists of six stations strategically located throughout the county. Station 1 in Hiawassee, and Station 2 in Young Harris, are manned weekdays during business hours throughout the year. Towns County, however, relies on a dedicated team of volunteer firefighters whom respond to calls of distress day or night.
Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report
Incident Report October 16, 2017
Towns County Fire and Rescue Incident Report –
Week of 10/9 – 10/15
10/09/17
Medical assist (3)
Fire alarm (2)
10/10/17
Medical assist (1)
MVA (1)
Vehicle fire (1)
Fuel spill (1)
Controlled burn (1)
10/11/17
Medical assist (2)
Unauthorized burning (1)
Controlled burn (1)
Assist other agency (1)
10/12/17
Medical assist (5)
Fire alarm (1)
Propane leak (1)
Landing zone (2)
Assist other agency (1)
10/13/17
Medical assist (2)
Landing zone (1)
10/14/17
Controlled burn (1)
Public service (1)
Search for missing person (1)
Smoke investigation (1)
10/15/17
Medical assist (3)
MVA (1)
Landing zone (1)
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Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report
Activity Report, News February 6, 2019
Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report
Jan. 28 – Feb. 3, 2019
Towns County Fire and Rescue October Report
Activity Report, News November 5, 2018
Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report
October, 2018
Fire in ductwork (1)
Vehicle fire (1)
Medical assist (93)
MVA (15)
Search for missing person (1)
Elevator rescue (2)
Power line down (1)
Landing zone (10)
Assist other agency (2)
Public service (13)
Unauthorized burning (1)
Controlled burn (1)
Wrong location/no incident found (3)
Smoke investigation (1)
Fire alarm (5)
Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report
Activity Report July 25, 2018
Towns County Fire and Rescue Activity Report
July 16 – 22, 2018
7/16/18
Medical assist (5)
MVA (1)
No incident found (1)
7/17/18
Medical assist (5)
MVA (1)
7/18/18
Medical assist (3)
Electrical fire (1)
Assist other agency (1)
7/19/18
Medical assist (3)
Structure fire (1)
7/20/18
Medical assist (2)
MVA (2)
7/21/18
Medical assist (2)
Search for lost hikers (1)
MVA (1)
Fire alarm (1)
Parade detail (1)
7/22/18
Medical assist (1)
Stalled elevator (1)
(Feature Photo: Georgia Mountain Fair Parade)
Towns County Fire and Rescue: 8/14-8/20
Incident Report August 21, 2017
Towns County Fire and Rescue Weekly Incident Report
8/14/17-8/20/17
8/14/17
Medical assist (2)
8/15/17
Medical assist (5)
Fire alarm (1)
Search for missing person (1)
8/16/17
Medical assist (4)
MVA (1)
Fire alarm (2)
8/17/17
Medical assist (3)
Propane leak (1)
Assist other agency (3)
8/18/17
Medical assist (3)
Landing zone (1)
Assist other agency (1)
8/19/17
Medical assist (4)
Structure fire (1)
Landing zone (2)
8/20/17
Medical assist (3)
Landing zone (2)