2008 News Archive
Firefighters gear up for October 7 Fire Department launch
Training begins with new, custom-made equipment
9/18/2008
Pierce Manufacturing technician SteveMelchior, on ladder, answers questions from JC firefighters about one of their new, custom-made 100-ft ladder trucks.
Johns Creek Fire Department Training Chief Jay Rollins, foreground, demonstrates features of the City's new fire engines in a Sept. 18 training session. TheDepartment launches Oct. 7.
Preparations for the Oct. 7 launch of the Johns Creek Fire Department move ahead, with the 78-member force fully staffed, all equipment received and special training started.
Many firefighters got their first look at the Department's top-of-the line, computer-run equipment during training sessions, beginning Sept. 15.
"This is a unique situation for dedicated firefighting professionals with years of experience in other places to come together and create a department from scratch," said Steve Melchior of Pierce Manufacturing, which custom-built two ladder trucks and three fire engines for the new JCFD.