LaGrange Professional Firefighters Local 3615

10/21/2026

Join LaGrange Firefighters at the LFD Citizens Day this Saturday!

🚒🔥 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! LFD CITIZENS’ DAY IS ALMOST HERE! 🔥🚒

Looking for something FUN and FREE to do with the family this weekend?

Join the LaGrange Fire Department and community partners for our annual LFD Citizens’ Day! Come meet your local first responders, get an up-close look at our fire trucks, and enjoy a day packed with hands-on activities for all ages!

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 LaGrange Mall Parking Lot
1501 Lafayette Pkwy, LaGrange, GA

🚨 Here's what's in store:

🚒 First Responder Touch-A-Trucks
🧑‍🚒 Kids Firefighter Obstacle Course
💦 Hands-on Fire Hose Activities
🚒 Fire Engine Rides
🔥 Interactive Fire Safety Trailer
🎈 Twisted Tales Balloon Artist
🚗 Safe Riders / Public Safety Handouts
🐾 FREE on-site pet adoptions

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come spend some time with the firefighters and first responders who proudly serve our community!

10/19/2026

Proud of these gentlemen! LaGrange Firefighters maintaining the standard for the citizens!

10/10/2026

Please keep the Brokes family, Durham Fire Department and Local 668 in your thoughts and prayers.

We are heartbroken to share that Firefighter Andrew Brokes died in the line of duty this morning while searching for victims inside the building at 410 Marly Drive.
 
Firefighter Brokes, who joined the Durham Fire Department on May 5, 2025, served the Durham community with dedication, courage, and a deep commitment to the residents of the Bull City.
 
“This is a heartbreaking loss for our department, the family, and the entire community,” said Durham Fire Chief Robert J. Zoldos II. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and his colleagues, and we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during this unimaginably difficult time. The department is standing with and supporting his family in every possible way.”

Two other firefighters were injured during the incident and were taken to Duke Medical Center. Both have received care and are expected to make full recoveries.

This loss is felt across our entire department. Firefighters step into unpredictable situations every day in service to others, and Firefighter Brokes embodied that calling with honor.

We know our community is grieving alongside us. If you wish to share your condolences or messages of support, they will be received with gratitude by our department and by those who knew and loved Firefighter Brokes.
 
In the coming days, we will share more information about how we will honor his service and support the firefighters involved in this incident.

Thank you, Durham, for surrounding our DFD family with care during this profoundly difficult time.

09/19/2026

🚨 TRAINING | TACTICAL MASS CASUALTY MANAGEMENT 🚨

This week, LaGrange Firefighters and EMS professionals from across the region came together for two days of hands on, scenario based training during the Tactical Mass Casualty Management Course hosted at the LaGrange Fire Department Training Center.

The course focused on preparing responders to provide lifesaving care during a mass casualty incident in a tactical or austere environment. Participants took part in classroom instruction, hands on skills stations, and realistic scenarios designed to reinforce critical concepts and practical application.

Day two included testing and hands on skills training at New Ventures on Lukken Industrial, and we want to extend a sincere thank you to them for helping make this training possible.

A special thank you as well to Justin Guck and Southeastern Tactical for an outstanding course and for providing valuable, realistic training to our first responders.

Agencies represented included:

👨‍🚒 LaGrange Fire Department
👨‍🚒 Troup County Fire Department
👨‍🚒 Fayette County Fire & EMS
🚑 Harris County EMS
🚑 AMR

Training like this strengthens our ability to work together when the call is at its worst. We appreciate everyone who participated and invested their time in becoming better prepared to serve our communities.

Train hard. Stay ready. Serve together.

09/11/2026

25 years later, we remember.

On September 11, 2001, 343 firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice while answering the call to help others.

Today, we honor their courage, their sacrifice, and the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost that day.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001 - Never Forget.

- IAFF Local 3615

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from IAFF Local 3615!

Today, we recognize the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice of working people in our community and across our country.

For those of us in the fire service, we know that the work doesn’t stop when the shift ends. It takes firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and countless other working men and women to keep our communities moving forward.

Labor Day is also a reminder that the progress we enjoy today was built by those who came before us and that it’s our responsibility to leave the profession better for those who come after us.

We’re proud to serve LaGrange and proud to stand together with working people everywhere.

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

IAFF Local 3615

07/27/2026

🚒 Member Monday – Firefighter/EMT Carter Cook 🚒

This week’s Member Monday spotlight is on Firefighter/EMT Carter Cook, proudly serving on B Shift at Station 5.

Carter joined the LaGrange Fire Department in 2025 and later attended Recruit School at GPSTC, where he graduated as part of his firefighter training. Since then, he has continued to build his knowledge and skills by recently completing and passing the LFD-sponsored Firefighter II course. He is also currently taking the next step in his career by attending Advanced EMT (AEMT) school.

When asked what inspired him to become a firefighter, Carter shared:

“I wanted to make a difference and help people in their time of need.”

Outside of the firehouse, Carter serves as the Youth Pastor at Teaver Road Baptist Church, where he enjoys mentoring and investing in young people. His favorite part of the job is helping people and serving the community, and he says he values the positive attitudes and willingness of his crew to help him become a better firefighter, and a better man.

A few fun facts about Carter:
🔥 Favorite firehouse meal: Tenderloin, potatoes, and green beans
🐶 Pet: A dog named Lulu
👨‍👩‍👧 Family: Married to his wife, Liliana, for just over a year, and they are excited to welcome their baby girl this November.
💬 Nickname: “Cookie”

His advice to new recruits is simple but meaningful:

“Work hard, listen, and smile.”

Thank you, Carter, for your dedication to the citizens of LaGrange, your commitment to growing professionally, and your service both in the firehouse and in the community. We appreciate everything you do and are proud to have you representing the LaGrange Fire Department and IAFF Local 3615.

06/30/2026

🚒 Member Monday 🚒

This week’s Member Monday spotlight is on Sergeant/Paramedic Rich Mounts!

Rich has proudly served with the LaGrange Fire Department for 10 years. After beginning his fire service career with Heard County in 2015, he joined LFD in 2016 and graduated from Rookie School Class 32, where his class earned the distinction of Battalion 18. Rich is currently assigned to Station 5 on B Shift.

Rich’s passion for the fire service began in high school through an Explorer program, which inspired him to volunteer with Harris County and attend EMT school. That early experience set him on the path to a career dedicated to serving others.

When asked what advice he’d give new firefighters, Rich said:
“Keep your head down, listen to your senior guys, and always stay eager to learn.”

Outside of work, Rich enjoys hunting, fishing, riding side-by-sides, and spending time outdoors with his wife, Kasey, and their four children, Trent, Trace, Lennon, and Cooper. He’s also the proud owner of a Boykin Spaniel named Benelli.

Rich says his favorite part of the job is the bond shared with his crew, being there for one another and spending time together both on and off the clock. In addition to serving the citizens of LaGrange, Rich also represents IAFF Local 3615 on the softball field, recently competing with the team in the Georgia Police & Fire Games.

Thank you, Rich, for your dedication to the fire service, your leadership, and the positive impact you make every day. We’re proud to have you representing Local 3615! 👨‍🚒💪

06/24/2026

Today, LaGrange Firefighters joined fellow firefighter John Banzhof to honor the memory of MSG Mike Riley through a memorial workout held at Granger Park.

MSG Riley served our nation with distinction, earning the respect of those who served alongside him and leaving a lasting impact on countless lives. This annual workout serves as a way to remember his sacrifice, celebrate his legacy, and ensure that his name is never forgotten.

Thank you to everyone who came out to participate and support this meaningful tradition. We are honored to stand alongside our brothers and sisters in remembering a true warrior.

06/17/2026

🚒 Congratulations to LaGrange Firefighter Tyler Herren on receiving his 5-Year Service Pin from the City of LaGrange!

Tyler currently serves on A Shift at Station 3 and has been a member of the Fire Department for the past two years after transferring from the Water Department.

Way to go, Tyler! We’re proud to have you as part of the LaGrange Firefighters family. 👏

🚒 Congratulations to FF/AEMT Tyler Herren! 🚒

Tyler recently received his 5-Year Service Pin from the City of LaGrange.

After beginning his career in the Water Department, Tyler transferred to the Fire Department two years ago and is currently assigned to Station 3 on A Shift. His dedication and commitment to serving our community have made him a valuable part of the LFD family.

Congratulations on this milestone Tyler, and thank you for your service!

Way to go, Tyler! 👏🚒