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COVID-19 Protocols Updated

UPDATED COVID-19 PROTOCOLS After speaking with healthcare officials about the increase in Houston County hospitalizations, the following protocols are effective as of August 5, 2021: City of Perry sponsored events are canceled for the next thirty days. This includes Food Truck Friday on August 13, Perry Presents on August 20, and Workout in the Park on August 28. A face mask is required to enter any City facility, public meeting, and Municipal Court. City officials will...

Perry’s ISO Rating Improves

Perry’s ISO Rating Improves The City of Perry recently received an Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating of Class 3/3x. Perry’s previous rating was 4/4x. This designation puts Perry in the top 15% nationwide. The ISO evaluates fire departments across the nation to determine how well-equipped they are to respond and extinguish fires in their community. The scale is rated from 1 to 10, with 1 being the best. Many insurance companies use this rating in calculating insurance premiums...

Perry Firefighters Rescue Trapped Woman

Perry Firefighters Rescue Trapped Woman In the early morning of June 2, Perry Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structure fire at the Soho Inn on Valley Drive. Responders were advised people might be trapped inside a room. The Perry Police Department also arrived at the building and alerted other occupants about the fire. They provided support to ensure other rooms were empty. Perry firefighters from Rescue 1 and Engine 1 began their efforts to extinguish the fire. Tower 1...

Perry Fire & Emergency Services Promotions

On April 20, 2021 Mayor and Council approved the reoganization of Perry Fire & Emergency Services and promotions of the fire executive staff. Assistant Fire Chief Kirk Crumpton has been with the fire department since 2004 and is responsible for fire department operations. He will directly oversee the Fire Captains, shift commanders, and direct policy and procedures for operations. He also manages the department’s logistics (uniforms, tools, equipment, etc.), and assists with...

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Citizen Report | Fiscal Year 2020

Citizen Report | Fiscal Year 2020 Interested to see where your City taxpayer dollars went during the 2020 fiscal year? Our Citizen Report breaks down where money was spent in our community. View Report Note: The publication is best viewed in full screen mode.

Perry Fire & Emergency Services Recognized With Life Saving Award

Mayor and Council recognized members of the City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services with the Life Saving award for their response to a gunshot wound victim in January. Perry Police Department officers apprehended the suspect shortly after the incident. Battalion Chief Charles Mundy, Captain Kenneth Genthner, Lieutenant Gerald Michel, Sergeant Brian Banks, Sergeant Jonathan Yoder, and Firefighters Kyle Newsome, Nadad Jeanjulien, Jeremy Douglas, and Keion Johnson were among those...