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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.

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

Sunday, March 31, 2013  According to WorthIt2U.net, Worth County Fire department and emergency units responded to a house fire call on Clearview Drive in Sylvester Friday afternoon.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  The Camilla Fire Department gathered Saturday morning at the historic Camilla Train Depot for a, "Poke Run," in support of the Burn Foundation.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Albany fire crews had flames out within two minutes at a home on Monarch Drive early Wednesday morning.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Updated with video; Albany firefighters responded to a structure fire Wednesday morning at the Cedar Avenue Apartments.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Updated with video; A fire at Worth Gin Company in Worth County has multiple agencies on scene Thursday afternoon.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Updated with video; The fire department is asking for $115,000 dollars to purchase 14 new thermal imaging devices.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The Worth County Commission has passed a measure that may bring fire protection to those not covered in the county.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  The Worth County board of commissioners are holding the first meeting for 2013.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  William Spengler, who killed two firefighters, typed out a goodbye, stating his desire to "do what I like doing best, killing people" before setting the house where he lived with his sister ablaze.

Monday, December 24, 2012  An ex-con gunned down two firefighters after luring them to his neighborhood by setting a car and a house ablaze early Monday.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  Officials responded to a fire at 3402 Sylvester Highway around 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

Friday, November 23, 2012  An Albany family is thankful for the Albany Fire Department after saving their home and their Thanksgiving meal.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Albany Firefighters are stripping off more than their gear for a good cause.