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Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Updated with video; Over the next two weeks, the Albany Fire Department and the Albany City Risk Management Division will be hosting fire safety training courses.

Monday, December 03, 2012  After Finch Elementary in south Atlanta was evacuated for carbon monoxide, state officials want to try and make it mandatory to have detectors in public places.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  State Fire Safety Commissioner, Ralph Hudgens, stopped in Moultrie today to promote a new program titled, "Operation Safe Home."

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Updated with video; In Tuesday night’s Lee County Commission meeting, officials discussed initiating a new policy for the garbage ordinance.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Daylight Saving is a time to change clocks and batteries in smoke detectors

Friday, October 08, 2010  The fire department at the Marine Corps Logistics Base is no different than any other when it comes to fire safety--they also want to get the word out during fire prevention week.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  Georgia’s Fire Prevention Week goes from Oct.3 until Oct. 9. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With,” promoting the use and upkeep of smoke alarms.

Sunday, March 14, 2010  Firefighters recommend changing the batteries in your smoke detectors when you change your clocks for daylight savings time.