Arson Arrest Made Following Residential Fire in Perry On July 8, 2024, at around 13:00 hrs., the City of Perry Fire Department and Perry Police Department responded to a residential structure fire at 228 Shoshone Circle, Perry, Georgia. After the fire was extinguished by Perry Fire personnel, a joint investigation was launched into the cause and origin of the fire. It was determined that the fire was intentionally set and has been ruled arson by investigators. The investigation led...

Perry Fire & Emergency Services Receives $10,000 Grant from the Flint Energies Foundation The Flint Energies Foundation granted Perry Fire and Emergency Services $10,000. The requested funds will be used to purchase an Alpha Forcible Entry Door Prop. Lieutenant Patrick Watson, Perry Fire and Emergency Services representative stated, “To effectively enter a structure, firefighters must have a working knowledge of building construction and lock assemblies, as well as the tools and...

Perry Fire & Emergency Services Launches Junior Fire Academy Perry Fire & Emergency Services will host the Junior Fire Academy, scheduled from June 10 to June 14, running daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Davis Farm Fire Station. The Junior Fire Academy is a five-day immersive camp designed to introduce upcoming City of Perry 7th and 8th grade students to the dynamic world of firefighting. The program aims to educate participants about the responsibilities, teamwork, and leadership...

Perry Fire & Emergency Invites Public To Train Like A Fire Fighter The City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services Department will host Train Like A Firefighter on March 16 at the Davis Farm Fire Station beginning at 10 AM. Participants will engage in a physical agility test, receiving hands-on guidance from Perry Fire Department members at each of the seven skill stations. This experience provides valuable insights into the training methods employed by firefighters. After practicing...

Join the Perry Fire Department for the Train Like A Firefighter event on March 16 at 10 AM! Participants will take on the physical agility test, gaining hands-on experience guided by Perry Fire Department members through each of the seven skill stations, offering insights into how firefighters train. Practice each skill firsthand, and then gear up to complete the entire course wearing a firefighter helmet, gloves, and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Complete the course in...

Perry Fire Department Receives Seabie Hickson Community Service Award The City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services Department was awarded the 2023 Seabie Hickson Community Service Award from the Perry Chamber of Commerce at the Annual Meeting! The Perry Fire Department won this award for outstanding commitment to the Perry community. With 45 dedicated personnel responding to over 3,600 calls in 2023, the Perry Fire Department goes beyond emergency response. The department actively...

Crews will begin performing routine fire hydrant flushing tomorrow, February 13. Water customers in the following areas may experience temporary water discoloration. If this occurs, run your water for a few minutes until it runs clear again. Downtown Perry Area Tucker Area Ivy Glen Subdivision Highlands Ranch Subdivision

Public Notice The Houston County Communications Division is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®). This accreditation requires that for at least 60 days each year, the public has access to the CALEA Public Comment Portal. The purpose of this portal is to receive comments regarding an agency’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services and overall candidacy for...

Perry Fire Hosts Coffee & Conversation Start your day on February 1, 2024 with City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services with a cup of coffee and the chance to ask the burning questions you always had about the fire department.

Perry Fire Safety Poster Contest Winners Recognized Perry Fire & Emergency Services recognized the winners of the 2023 Fire Safety Poster Conest. This year’s theme was “Cooking Safety Starts with You.” Congratulations to: Anna Caroline Davis (The Westfield School) - Winner Isabella Luczun (The Westfield School) - Runner Up Tatum Pitts (The Westfield School) - Honorable Mention Brooklyn Warren (Langston Road Elementary) - Honorable Mention As the winner, Anna...

Fire Safety Poster Contest 2023 The City of Perry Fire & Emergency Services Department invites all City of Perry third graders to showcase their artistic talent and commitment to fire safety by participating in the 5th annual Fire Safety Poster Contest. The 2023 theme is Cooking Safety Starts With You! The winner will enjoy a pizza party with their class and their local firefighters. The winner and runner-up will also have their artwork displayed in City buildings. Deadline to...

Perry Fire & Emergency Services Receives $17,000 Grant Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation announced the award of a $17,683 grant to Perry Fire & Emergency Services to ensure first responders have the necessary equipment to keep community members and themselves safe. The grant will be used to purchase a Rescue One iSeries inflatable rescue boat, motor, and trailer, fulfilling a critical need within the department. “On behalf of the department and its members, I want to thank the...