Fire Department News


Morrow Hires 3 New Firefighters

The City of Morrow welcomes new hires: Firefighter/Paramedic James Rutmann from Dayton Ohio, Firefighter /Paramedic Thomas Kuglin from Memphis Tennessee, and Firefighter /Paramedic Anthony Jones from Atlanta to the fire department.
FF / Medic James Rutmann FF / Medic Thomas Kuglin FF / Medic Anthony Jones


Fire Captain Donny Harry achieves 30 year service award

Chief Herendeen (left) congratulates Captain Donny Harry for his 30 years of service at the council meeting July 13, 2010. Captain Harry received a watch for his award.


Morrow Hires 2 New Firefighters

The City of Morrow welcomes new hires: Firefighter/Paramedic Tara Walker and Firefighter / EMT Alex Williams to the fire department. Ms Walker previously worked for the Fire Department, and Alex has been working as a part-time firefighter for the past year. Both firefighters started full-time the week of June 21, 2010.
FF / Medic Tara Walker FF / EMT Alex Williams


Fire Chief Mark Herendeen celebrates 5 year of service
June 1, 2010

Councilman Robert Huie congratulates Chief Herendeen during the City Council meeting June 8th


Fire Chief Mark Herendeen receives MBA from Shorter University
May 8th in Rome Georgia

Chief Herendeen graduated with a 4.0 GPA




Firefighter celebrates 5 year of service

Firefighter Ronnie Harris started with the fire department March 21, 2005. Ronnie is also a paramedic firefighter II.



Firefighter Sammy Johnson retires

The City of Morrow held Firefighter Sammy Johnson’s retirement party at the new Morrow Center January 29, 2010. Congratulations to Firefighter Sammy Johnson for his 32 years of service with the Fire Department. He will be missed. Good luck Sammy!
Sammy Johnson and Chief Herendeen Sammy Johnson and City Manager Jeff Eady


Sammy Johnson and Lieutenant DeMarco Friends and Co-workers attend retirement party


Morrow Hires 2 New Firefighter / Paramedics

The City of Morrow welcomes new hires: Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Murtagh and Shawn Anon to the fire department. FF Murtagh started December 28, 2009 and FF Anon January 5, 2010.
FF / Medic Brian Murtagh FF / Medic Shawn Anon


Firefighter Sal LaMarca celebrate 25 year of service: November 12, 2009



Firefighter Joe Tritt celebrate 5 year of service: November 12, 2009



Captain Roger Swint celebrates his 5 years of service: June 21, 2009



Pictures from Sat. May 16 Day in the Park event!

And finally... our famous "Fire House". Fire/Medic Simeon Smith on the line and Senior staff member Sal LaMarca on the control (in the background)!


Resident Danny Rudd honored by Morrow Fire Department

Danny Rudd received a plaque for his continuous support to the fire department, Capt Harry presents the plaque.


Sergeant Bob Wright celebrates his 10 years of service

Mayor Millirons pins Sergeant Bob Wright for his 10 years of service at the council meeting February 24, 2009.


Chief Herendeen Certified

Chief Herendeen was recently certified as one of only 616 Chief Fire Officers (CFO) worldwide.


Firefighter Training

Firefighter Simeon Smith (wearing turnout gear with orange trim) at Georgia Public Safety Training Center attending NPQ Firefighter I class.


Captain Poss celebrates 20 years of service

Mayor Millirons (left) and Chief Herendeen (far right) congratulate Captain Elton Poss for his 20 years of service at the council meeting May 13, 2008


Firefighter Sammy Johnson achieves 30 year service award

Mayor Millirons (left) and Chief Herendeen (far right) congratulate Firefighter Sammy Johnson for his 30 years of service at the council meeting April 22, 2008. Firefighter Johnson received a watch for his award.


Day in the Park 2008

Morrow Police Officer Quach (left) really wants to be a Firefighter. A local couple (right) won a TV at Day in the Park 2008 held May 3. The TV was donated by Wal-Mart.

This young lady won a home stereo donated by Wal-Mart.



Various picture taken from Day in the Park 2008



New Lieutenant Promotion

Patrick Kelly was promoted to Fire Lieutenant on C shift March 14, 2008. Pat is a Paramedic Firefighter III, Active Army Reserve Sergeant, and is working towards a Bachelor degree in Business Management.


Morrow welcomes new Firefighter

Firefighter Zerious Cunningham started with Morrow Fire Department March. 3, 2008. Fire / Medic Cunningham has been in the fire service for the past 19 years.


Two New Captain Promotions

A shift Commander, Captain Elton Poss B shift Commander, Captain Roger Swint


Captain John Broome’s Retirement Party - January 11, 2008

Helmet cake resembling Captain John Broome’s helmet John holding a retirement gift from the entire City for his accomplishments over the past 30 years
Mayor Jim Millirons and John Broome Paramedic Gary Mosley, left, and Sergeant Bob Wright, right, present John with a new golf club from B shift


Morrow Welcomes Two New Firefighters

Fire/Medic Simeon Smith started with the Morrow Fire Department Jan. 17, 2007 Fire/Medic Josh Willis started with the Morrow Fire Department Jan. 24, 2008


Firefighter Jeff Foster Recognized for 20 Years of Service

Mayor Millirons, left, and Chief Herendeen, far right, congratulate Firefighter Jeff Foster for his 20 years of service pin at the council meeting January 22, 2008.



Morrow Welcomes Two New Firefighters

Firefighter Dat Nguyen started with the Morrow Fire Department October. 15, 2007 Firefighter Travis Darley started with the Morrow Fire Department October. 29, 2007


Morrow Fire adds a New Ambulance

The Fire Department added a new 2007 Ford Ambulance built by Wheeled Coach Manufacturer. This addition gives the department a total of 3. This new Ambulance is front line and will run out of Station 1. The new chevron design on the rear of the Ambulance is 100 percent reflective and is to enhance visibility while operating on the roadways.


Picture taken the week of November 19, 2007 of Medic 1, Medic 2, and Medic 3


Sergeant Bonner Honored With 20 Year Service Pin

Sergeant Paul Bonner, received his 20 year service award pin from Mayor Millirons and Captain Harry, during the council meeting on October 9, 2007. Picture on right, Paul with Mayor Millirons and Paul’s his wife and children.



Firefighter Weeks Honored With Firefighter Of The Year

Firefighter James Weeks was Honored Firefighter of the years by Georgia Insurance & Safety Fire Commissioner John W. Oxendine on October 11, 2007. Congratulations JIM. Pictured from left to right; Firefighter James Weeks, Fire Commissioner John Oxendine, Chief Mark Herendeen, and Captain John Broome.



Fire Captain Honored with 30 Years of Service

Captain John Broome, received a watch and a firefighter statue for his 30 year service from Mayor Millirons and Chief Herendeen, during the council meeting on June 12, 2007.



Firefighter Honored with 10 Year Service Pin

Firefighter Bryan Baker, received his 10 year service award pin from Mayor Millirons and Chief Herendeen, during the council meeting on June 12, 2007.



Fire Station 2 Official Grand Opening
Saturday June 9, 2007 was 97 degrees F, and at least 75 people attended the Official dedication of Fire Station No.2 located at 1705 Mt. Zion Road. Click here to read about the event and see all of the pictures.



New C.E.R.T. Class Graduation

The City’s 2nd C.E.R.T. Class graduation held on May 31st at Morrow’s Tourist Center. Congratulations to all the new graduates. Captain Mike Byrd with new C.E.R.T. members.






New Fire Recruit Graduation


Firefighter Steve Thach, Chief Herendeen, and Lua Duong at Steve and Lua’s Firefighter I graduation on May 31, 2007 from the Georgia Fire Academy.


Fire Department at Day in the Park 2007



Firefighter Beamon helps future firefighter with hose stream, while Firefighter Delage poses with his daughter.



Lt. Herb Jones Singing and Playing guitar, and Firefighter Jason Lott on Drums.



Children enjoy playing on small fire engine and air play house.



Children get their chance to put out a controlled fire, while Chief Herendeen takes a break.



Welcome New Recruits



New recruit Lua Duong at Georgia Fire Academy during rookie school New recruit’s Lua Duong and Steve Thach at Georgia Fire Academy during rookie school


Firefighter Honored With 5 Year Service Pin

Firefighter Matt Rawlins received his 5 year service award pin from Chief Herendeen during the council meeting on May 8.