At the November support group meeting, parents and other group members were very fortunate to learn lots of safety tips from Jacade Long of Rockdale County Fire and Rescue.
First, remember the motto “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep”. Because your sense of smell is nearly nonexistent when you’re asleep, it’s critical to be awakened with an alarm when there’s a fire in your home. Smoke may not do the trick!
The fire department will come to your house to do an assessment and make sure you have detectors in enough locations – and that they are the right kind of smoke detector. Perhaps you need one that flashes a light or even shakes your bed? The fire department will even install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for you (yours or theirs) and free of charge.
The fire department will help you create a home safety plan and check your home for hazards that could create obstacles for your family and for first responders during an emergency. They will also help you ensure you always have two ways out during an emergency.
Fireman Long advised parents to contact both the fire department and the police department to let them know if you have someone with special needs in your home. They will put the information in their database and can be prepared for any unusual situations when they arrive – saving precious time!
Finally, practice your escape plan with your family – over and over. Introduce your kids to firefighters and ask to see them in uniform to become familiar with the gear and alleviate fears.
Rockdale Fire and Rescue can be reached at 770-278-8401 or 770-278-8422. You can also email Jacade Long at Jacade.Long@rockdalecounty.org .
This is a list of Rockdale County Fire Stations:
“Our firefighters welcome you to visit their stations to share a cup of coffee, tour the facilities, or let the kids check out the fire trucks. We would love to check your blood pressure and make sure you are staying heart healthy. Our fire stations are staffed 24hrs a day, 365 days a year, but sometimes when you stop by, no one may answer the door as they are out in the community responding to emergencies, conducting pre-fire planning, or catching up on fire service training.”
Fire Station 1
- 1831 Conyers Station Road, Conyers, Georgia 30013-3550
- Station1@rockdalecounty.org
Fire Station 2
- 4089 Troupe Smith Road, SW, Conyers, Georgia 30094-4006
- Station2@rockdalecounty.org
Fire Station 3
- 2450 Old Salem Road, SE, Conyers, Georgia 30013-2109
- Station3@rockdalecounty.org
Fire Station 4
- 3601 Union Church Rd, SW, Conyers, Georgia 30094-5508
- Station4@rockdalecounty.org
Fire Station 5
- 2100 Hightower Trail, NW, Conyers, Georgia 30012-1826
- Station5@rockdalecounty.org
Fire Station 6
- 2681 Hurst Road, Conyers, Georgia 30094
- Station6@rockdalecounty.org
Fire Station 7 {Headquarters}
- 1496 Rockbridge Road, NW, Conyers, Georgia 30012-3550
- Station7@rockdalecounty.org
Fire Station 8
- 1164 Scott Street, SE, Conyers, Georgia 30012-5436
- Station8@rockdalecounty.org
Fire Station 9
- 2009 Walker Road, Conyers, Georgia 30094
- Station9@rockdalecounty.org
The Newton County Fire Department:
| Main Office: | |
Address |
Phone |
| 4136 A Hwy 278 Covington GA 30014 |
678-625-5010 |
Fire Safety Information and Smoke Detector Inspections and Requests:
http://www.newtoncountyfireservice.org/administration.php
In Newton County:
Fire Station Addresses
Newton County Fire Service Station 1 Newton County Fire Service Station 2
11545 Covington Bypass Road 3687 Highway 162
Covington, GA 30014 Covington, GA 30016
Newton County Fire Service Station 3 Newton County Fire Service Station 4
15393 Highway 36 P. O. Box 1672 (Hwy 142E & Dixie Rd)
Covington, GA 30014 Covington, GA 30015
Newton County Fire Service Station 5 Newton County Fire Service Station 6
3935 Salem Road 4355 Highway 213
Covington, GA 30016 Mansfield, GA 30055
Newton County Fire Service Station 7 Newton County Fire Service Station 8
11662 Brown Bridge Road 3163 Highway 81
Covington, GA 30016 Oxford, GA 30054
Newton County Fire Service Station 9 Newton County Fire Service Station 10
176 Mt. Zion Road 11240 Highway 36
Oxford, GA 30054 Covington, GA 30014
Newton County Fire Service Station 11 Newton County Fire Service Station 14
#2 Main Street, P.O. Box 667 6169 Highway 212
Porterdale, GA 30070 Covington, GA 30016
Newton County Fire Service Station 15
44 Harris Spring Church Road
Social Circle, GA 30025
