Barrow Journal

The latest class of the Barrow County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is currently under way. This new group of volunteers is training to join and become active members of the Barrow County CERT Team. [Full Story »] 

A Mar. 5 fire on Loganville Highway resulted in only minor damage after firefighters quickly responded to an alarm call. [Full Story »] 

With a 100 percent passing rate, Barrow County firefighters recently proved that a new online method of instruction is both effective and efficient. [Full Story »] 

An arsonist is being blamed for a Feb. 18 fire which destroyed a vacant home located near the intersection of Hwy. 81 and Hwy. 316.

Just before midnight, communications officers received several 911 calls reporting the structure fire. Engines 3 and 7, Med 7 and Battalion 1 were dispatched.

“Upon arrival in the area, firefighters found a house that was fully involved,” said Barrow County Emergency Services public information officer Lt. Scott Dakin. “It was already collapsing in the middle of the structure upon the first engine arriving on the scene.”
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Firefighters with Barrow County Emergency Services responded to 28 collisions during last week’s winter storm. [Full Story »] 

After last month’s opening of the new headquarters station on Pleasant Hill Church Road, Barrow County Emergency Services is preparing for its next big move – relocating the E911 center. [Full Story »] 

Barrow County Emergency Services recently announced the creation of a training committee to streamline the delivery of instruction to all personnel. [Full Story »] 

The American Red Cross is assisting a Statham family after a Jan. 25 fire destroyed their home. [Full Story »]