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Monday, January 07, 2013  The 2013 Albany Fire Department and Rescue Calendar has officially gone into effect and it's affecting many of those in need in Albany.

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.

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

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Fire Department released its first "Firefighter's Calendar" in 8-years Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Updated with video; Albany firefighters took a break from fighting fires to educate kids on fire safety.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Updated with video; If your cat is stuck in a tree, or your dog is found caught in a storm drain...will local firemen come to the rescue?

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Updated with video; Albany firefighters responded to a vacant house fire early Monday morning.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  Firemen responded to an apartment fire a little after 11:00 p.m. Sunday night.

Monday, October 10, 2011  The fire department is planning their 17th annual Kids Fire Safety Day this week.

Saturday, May 14, 2011  Firefighters from around southwest Georgia gathered in Albany for special training.

Saturday, June 26, 2010  Dialogue found in city emails between City Manager Al Lott, Fire Chief James Carswell, and Human Resources Director Mary Lamont shows that some are questioning whether Jolivette violated his performance improvement plan.  Those emails, which FOX 31 News obtained through an open records request, list articles from the Albany Fire Department's rules and regulations.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  The Albany City Commission heard from six of its departments Monday in what will become a string of budget presentations over the next few weeks.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010  Part of being a firefighter includes learning how to train other firemen.

Sunday, February 07, 2010  The fourth annual Purple Heart Outdoors Tour invited some special guests this year.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009  Future firemen learn life-saving skills Tuesday.