Halloween safety event hosted by Forsyth County public safety Local families are invited to a family-friendly Trunk or Treat Safety Event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Cumming Fairgrounds parking lot (235 Castleberry Road). “Practicing safety during Halloween is an important ... Read more...

The Forsyth County Fire Department is hosting its first Hometown Heroes 5K to support Benevolent Association Dedicated to Giving to Employees (B.A.D.G.E.) of the Forsyth County Service Organizations, a local nonprofit aimed at fostering aid and supporting the overall well-being of Forsyth County first ... Read more...

The Forsyth County Fire Department is looking for vendors to participate in their annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 21. Interested local businesses and organizations can hand out candy from a decorated vehicle trunk or have a booth with a fun activity. Vendor ... Read more...

Construction of the new Fire Station 9 is underway, allowing the Forsyth County Fire Department to meet the needs of the growing population in east Forsyth. In the latest edition of On the Move, Fire Chief Barry Head discusses the state-of-the-art stations and equipment coming ... Read more...

Throughout her career, Stephanie Holbrook has worn many hats as she’s worked across various Forsyth County departments. But now, after 26 years of service, she’s hanging up her final hat and retiring.   “There’s a lot I’ll miss about working for the County, but it’s mostly ... Read more...

Residents are invited to read the 2021-2022 Forsyth County Fire Annual Report, now available in print and digital formats. The report highlights the Fire Department’s recent accomplishments, projects and statistics for over the past two years as well as provides general information about their services. "The ... Read more...

During their May 4 meeting, the Board of Commissioners recognized the winners of the Fire Department’s annual Safety Poster Contest. The annual Safety Poster Contest invites third grade students in Forsyth County to submit original posters that illustrate one of three safety topics. This year’s ... Read more...

In a ceremony held Saturday, April 15, the Forsyth County Fire Department graduated its newest recruit class. Family, friends and Fire Department staff attended the ceremony held at Local Church Forsyth. To view photos from the ceremony, please click here. During the ceremony, 10 recruits officially ... Read more...

The Forsyth County Fire Department invites Forsyth County students interested in learning what it takes to be a firefighter to sign up for a free weeklong, daytime summer camp program. The Junior Fire Academy, for students entering seventh and eighth grade this fall, will ... Read more...

In a ceremony held Saturday, March 11, the Forsyth County Fire Department presented various awards and promoted 25 personnel during the department’s annual recognition ceremony. Family, friends and Fire Department staff attended the ceremony held at Local Church Forsyth. Photos from the event can ... Read more...