Fire Department News


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.