Arcade Fire Department

We hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July!

We encourage homeowners to make sure we have enough clearance to make it to your residence in case of a emergency and larger vehicles need to make access to do their job!
Jackson County Emergency Services
Jackson County Emergency Management Agency

Be weather aware this morning!

BREAKING NEWS: New tornado watch issued for ALL of north Georgia and metro Atlanta >>> https://2wsb.tv/3wsWTKa

Beginning May 1, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) open burning ban will be in effect for 54 Georgia counties. The ban, which has been in place every summer since 2005, affects many of the counties in north and central Georgia (a full list is shown below).

The burn ban prohibits citizens and businesses from burning yard and land-clearing debris during the summer ozone season, which runs from May 1 through September 30. This is in addition to the year-round, statewide prohibition against burning household garbage in Georgia. Recreational activities such as campfires and grilling are exempt from the open burning ban.

According to James Boylan, Chief of the EPD Air Protection Branch, “Smoke from open burning includes small particles and gaseous air pollutants that can form ground-level ozone. Particulate pollution can cause chronic heart diseases and ground-level ozone can cause inflammation of the lungs, especially in children and people with asthma.” When open burning creates smoky conditions, reducing exposure is important for everyone’s health. Things you can do to reduce your exposure to smoke are listed at https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2021-07/protect-yourself-from....

Citizens can access more information on the open burning ban by visiting https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia, or by calling the EPD District Office serving their area.

Counties included in the ban and contact information for the corresponding EPD District Office are as follows:

Mountain District Office (Atlanta): 404-362-2671 Carroll, Clayton, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Heard, Henry, Rockdale, and Spalding counties.

Northeast District Office (Athens): 706-369-6376 Banks, Barrow, Butts, Clarke, Hall, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Putnam, and Walton counties.

East Central District Office (Augusta): 706-667-4343 Columbia and Richmond counties.

West Central District Office (Macon): 478-751-6612 Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Lamar, Monroe, Peach, Pike, Twiggs, Upson, Meriwether, and Troup counties.

Mountain District Office (Cartersville): 770-387-4900 Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson, Floyd, Forsyth, Gordon, Haralson, Lumpkin, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, and Walker counties.

For more information about alternatives to burning, such as composting and chipping, please visit https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia....

Debris can also be hauled to a commercial processing/grinding/composting operation or to an inert or construction and demolition landfill. For a list of landfills in your area, please call EPD’s Solid Waste Management Program at 404-362-2692 and/or visit the Land Protection Branch website for more details: http://epd.georgia.gov/land-protection-branch.

Some Georgia counties and cities have burning restrictions that are more stringent than the EPD open burning ban. EPD recommends that citizens check with their local Fire Marshall before conducting any burning.

Open Burning After the Burn Ban Ends

For citizens seeking to burn hand-piled, natural vegetation collected onsite (e.g., yard debris and leaf piles) after the EPD open burning ban concludes, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) no longer requires permits for this activity. Instead, the following five safety precautions are required:

Burn location must be no less than 25 feet from any woodlands, forestland or field that contains brush, grass, or other flammable material.

Burn location must be no less than 50 feet from structures, which includes homes, outbuildings, sheds, and barns.

Burning must take place between sunrise and sunset.

Person responsible must attend burning at all times until the fire is completely extinguished and there is no risk for burning to escape control.

Person responsible must take reasonable and necessary precautions to prevent fire escape or spread from the original location.

GFC Permits for any other types of burning (e.g., silviculture, agriculture, and land-clearing) should be obtained by contacting your county GFC office. You can find your county GFC office here: https://gatrees.org/about/county-contacts/.

Tornado Siren Test!

When landscaping your yard and driveway this spring, please keep in mind clearance for emergencies vehicles.

It’s a proven fact, having working smoke alarms in your home can reduce your chances of dying in a fire by at least 50%.

Thank you to our Communications Officers at Jackson County 911! You are the true first responders!

Remember we spring forward this evening! Let that be a reminder to change your batteries in your smoke alarms!

As of today, 11 first responders have been killed in 2024 and one of them was in Georgia.

Arcade Fire Department would like to remind everyone about the importance of the Move Over Law. This law requires drivers to move over or slow down when approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and other service vehicles with flashing lights. By doing so, we can help protect the safety of our emergency responders and keep our roads safer for everyone.

Remember these key points about the Move Over Law:

Move Over: If there is more than one lane traveling in the same direction, drivers must move over to provide a safe distance between their vehicle and the stationary emergency or service vehicle. This helps protect the responders as they work on the side of the road.

Slow Down: If it is not safe or possible to move over, drivers must slow down significantly while passing the stationary emergency or service vehicle. This simple action can prevent accidents and ensure the safety of those on the scene.

Be Alert: Always stay alert while driving and keep an eye out for emergency and service vehicles. Be prepared to move over or slow down as necessary, especially when you see flashing lights or signs indicating emergency or service vehicles ahead.

Consequences: Violating the Move Over Law can result in fines, penalty points on your license, and potentially endangering the lives of emergency responders.

Let's all work together to ensure the safety of our emergency responders by obeying the Move Over Law. Help us make our roads safer for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and keeping our community safe.

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Congratulations to Lieutenant Will Wooden on his promotion at his full time department! We are proud of your accomplishments!

Please help us congratulate William Wooden on his recent promotion to EMS Captain. William has been a member of our department for over 13 years. In that time he has shown a great deal of drive and dedication towards his profession.

William recently left our training department to begin his new role. The EMS Captain position helps oversee the supervision, management, and quality control of our emergency medical response. William's dedication to excellence will serve our department and community well in the years to come.

At approximately 00:19 hours Arcade Fire, Jefferson Fire, Jackson County CI Fire, Jackson County Med 6 dispatched and responded to the 400 block of Swann Road for a report of a residential fire.

Personnel made a aggressive interior attack making a stop on the fire. 4 occupants displaced from the residence with no reported injuries. We encourage the use of working smoke alarms within your residence. Smoke Alarms Save Lives!

Happy New Year! Stay Safe!

Just a heads up if your passing through! Georgia Forestry Commission is conducting a controlled burn approximately 20 acres in the area of Highway 82 South and Windy Hill Road area.

There will be smoke in the area while they complete this burn. Thank you for understanding and drive safe!

Use daylight savings time as a reminder to change your smoke alarm batteries.

Glad to show the little ones what it takes to be a community helper! Thanks to all that participated!

It's Fire Prevention Week and Arcade Fire Rescue wants to remind everyone that Cooking Safety starts with YOU!

❓Did you know?
Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of cooking fires and deaths.

❓What can you do?
The good news is you can prevent most cooking fires and burns. Help keep your family safer with some simple but effective tips.

✅TURN pot handles toward the back of the stove.
✅ALWAYS keep a lid nearby when cooking.
✅If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner.

We Will Never Forget! 🇺🇸💪🏼

Be weather aware tommorow! 🌩⛈️

We may see some severe weather tomorrow (Monday). Please make sure you have a way to receive weather alerts. We will pass along any updates as we receive them.

Alot of festivities going on in the county this weekend! Sharing to help you plan your weekend! Jackson County Agricultural Facility

Congratulations to Commerce Fire Chief Kevin Dean on his retirement!

Tonight many people will be setting off fireworks if they haven’t started already. Here are a few tips to remember to save yourself and others from harm.

1. Keep a bucket of water and hose near by to extinguish sparklers or any potential fires
2. Light fireworks one at a time and move back quickly. Also should be set off in a open area away from structures to avoid potential of fire.

3. Never use fireworks while drinking alcohol
4. Never hold fireworks after they are lit, or point them at other people

Remember that you have to be over 18 to be able to set fireworks. Please stay safe and have a fun holiday!

Prayers for our neighbors over in Maysville.

Mr. James Lyle - View Obituary & Service Information Share Memories and Support the Family.

A day to remember and honor all of the brave heroes who served to protect our country’s freedom and keep our flag flying high. Thank you for your sacrifice 🇺🇸🇺🇲

***Motor Vehicle Accident***
Athens Highway/ Terry Farm Road area. Expect traffic delays while crews work to clear the scene.

A temporary traffic change is in place to keep traffic flowing. SLOW DOWN AND PAY ATTENTION!

In honor of this week being National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Arcade Fire Rescue wanted to recognize our Communications Officers at Jackson County 911 Communications for all that they do! This job is complex, difficult and tedious, yet they make it look easy. Thank you for keeping our emergency communications organized and for being the first line of communication to our citizens. We couldn’t do it without you! 🚒🚔🚑💪🏽

TORNADO WATCH FOR JACKSON COUNTY

WATCHES 61/63
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
243 PM EST FRI MAR 3 2023

GAC011-013-059-067-085-089-097-117-121-135-139-157-187-195-219-
221-247-281-291-297-311-040100-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.A.0063.230303T1943Z-230304T0100Z/

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 63 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA

BARROW COBB DAWSON
DEKALB DOUGLAS FORSYTH
FULTON GWINNETT HALL
LUMPKIN ROCKDALE UNION
WALTON

IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA

BANKS CLARKE JACKSON
MADISON OCONEE OGLETHORPE
TOWNS WHITE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATLANTA, BLAIRSVILLE, CLEVELAND,
COMER, COMMERCE, CONYERS, CRAWFORD, CU***NG, DAHLONEGA,
DAWSONVILLE, DECATUR, DOUGLASVILLE, GAINESVILLE, HIAWASSEE,
HOMER, LAWRENCEVILLE, MARIETTA, MONROE, WATKINSVILLE, WINDER,
AND WINTERVILLE.

$$

GAC015-045-047-055-057-083-111-115-123-129-143-149-213-223-227-
233-295-313-032200-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.A.0061.000000T0000Z-230303T2200Z/

TORNADO WATCH 61 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA

CHEROKEE FANNIN GILMER
PICKENS

IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA

BARTOW CARROLL CATOOSA
CHATTOOGA DADE FLOYD
GORDON HARALSON MURRAY
PAULDING POLK WALKER
WHITFIELD

IN WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA

HEARD

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLUE RIDGE, BREMEN, CALHOUN,
CARROLLTON, CARTERSVILLE, CEDARTOWN, CHATSWORTH,
COHUTTA WILDERNESS, COLWELL, DALLAS, DALTON, DIAL, ELLIJAY,
EPWORTH, FORT OGLETHORPE, FRANKLIN, H**P, HIGDON, JASPER,
LAFAYETTE, ROME, SUMMERVILLE, TRENTON,

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 21 UNTIL
7 PM EST THIS EVENING WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF TORNADO WATCH.
Arcade City Hall
Jackson County Emergency Management