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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  In an email released Tuesday afternoon by Albany Recreation and Parks Director Suzanne Davis, the fireworks are back on for Albany.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  As you celebrate the, Cinco De Mayo holiday safety may not be the first thing that's on your mind. However Albany Fire officials are recommending that anyone out-and-about designate a driver.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Fire Department is at a scene on the Liberty Expressway where a pickup truck has jumped the guardrail.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Updated with video; A member of the Albany Fire Department has been selected to compete in a national competition put on by Under Armour.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany fire department sent two houses up in flames this morning for live fire training.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The Albany Fire Department is receiving training on the newest vehicle in their fleet Tuesday morning.

Monday, April 15, 2013  It may be a few months away but FOX 31 has been receiving a lot of calls recently about Albany’s Fourth of July fireworks display being canceled.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Albany Fire officials are warning residents that a controlled burn will be staged Monday morning at 1212 Avalon, in Albany.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Updated with video; Logan's Steak House caught fire at around 6:00 PM Saturday evening.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; Residents should not be alarmed to see smoke in the area.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; When the occupants of TCBY went to open their store Friday morning, they showed up to a building full of smoke.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated with video; After four Gwinnett County firemen were held hostage in a house they responded to for a medical call, many are left wondering what safety protocol is in place for the men who risk their lives to help others.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The Albany Fire Department says a warrant has been taken for 54-year-old James L. Ballard of Albany, regarding arson charges and his suspected involvement in the six fires at the Albany Heights apartment complex in March.

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Updated with video; Firefighters were called out to a residential structure fire early Friday morning at 1323 E. Society Avenue.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  The Albany Fire Department has just bought 14 new thermal imaging cameras.