Being in shape physically and mentally is essential to doing the job. Fighting one house fire, is equal to 8 hours of heavy construction work. Fire fighters in Spalding County go through a heavy dose of physical training on a daily basis.
Knowing the equipment and how to effectively use that equipment is a vital part of firefighter training.
The Spalding County Fire Department is a member of the following professional affiliations:
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