Dodge County Fire Dept

10/08/2026

Dear Residents and Community Members,

The Dodge County Emergency Management Agency is actively monitoring the forecast for Hurricane Isaias. According to the latest National Weather Service briefing, precipitation is expected to begin Friday evening, with rain bands and increased winds moving into our area late Friday night into early Saturday morning.

Because Dodge County will be on the eastern side of the storm, heavy rains are expected throughout Saturday. A Flood Watch is currently in effect from Late Friday through 8:00 AM Sunday. We anticipate widespread rainfall of 1–3 inches, with isolated areas receiving 3–5 inches. This creates a significant risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas and near drainage confluences.

Weather Highlights:

- Wind: Peak wind gusts of 20–40 mph are expected.
- Tornado Risk: There is an increased risk for tornado development within storm bands from Saturday daytime through Saturday night.
- Power Outages: Expect fallen trees, downed power lines, and potential power outages.

Safety Recommendations:

- Downed Power Lines: Stay far away from any fallen power lines and report them immediately.
- Flooded Roads: Never drive through flooded streets—turn around, don't drown. Just six inches of rushing water can carry away a vehicle.
- Tornado Safety: Stay weather-aware and monitor local watches and warnings. If you reside in a mobile home, please seek shelter in a sturdier structure. In any building, move to an interior room away from windows.
- Emergency Crews: Please remain patient with our Public Safety, Public Works, and Utilities crews. Do not bypass road closures or barricades, as they are established for your safety.

We are coordinating closely with local and state agencies, including the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the National Hurricane Center, to ensure a coordinated response. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

Stay safe and prepared.

10/03/2026

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone that participated!

09/17/2026

Dodge County Fire Department
If you live in Dodge County and within driving distance of the community areas of Roddy, Empire, Gresston, Plainfield, Crossroads/ Hwy 46, Mitchell, Mt. Ariat, Rhine, we are looking for good people to help their community. Training at no cost and meets national standards! Come check us out. Our Headquarters Station is located at 440 Legion Drive, Eastman, Georgia 31023. Or call us at 478-374-8136.

08/22/2026

This past Friday, members of our Dodge and Bleckley County dive teams travelled to Clarks Hill/ Strom Thurmond Reservoir on the Savannah River to work on continued training including certification for enriched air and deep certification. Although the severe weather cut us short on finishing our deep dives, we will return. Along the way we stopped off Bubbles or Not Dive Shop in Harlem for air cylinders and additional equipment. We want to extend our sincere appreciation for their help and service. If you're in the area, hit them up.
Bubbles-or-Not

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A huge thank you to Tiger and his group of divers from the Blakely and Dodge County, GA Fire Departments! 🤿🚒

It was an absolute pleasure meeting you all and having you train with us. We truly appreciate your support and the opportunity to work with such an outstanding group of divers.

We look forward to seeing you all again soon and, hopefully, sharing some dives together! 🌊🤿

Thank you for choosing Bubbles-or-Not—we truly appreciate you! 💙

08/01/2026

We are currently seeing a decent rainfall in areas of Dodge County. With dry soil and excessive rain in short periods, be aware to the potential of isolated flash flooding and standing water on the roadway. Turn around, don't drown.

07/14/2026

We are proud to announce that the Dodge County Fire Department has been selected to receive emergency drinking water through the Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters Program.
Each year, Anheuser-Busch temporarily pauses b**r production to produce emergency drinking water. In partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council this program helps provide volunteer fire departments with the critical hydration needed during extreme heat, wildland fires, and extended emergency responses. THANK YOU Anheuser-Busch and NVFC!
We would also like to extend a sincere thank you Southern Crown Partners Vidalia for delivering the water to our station. Your support helps keep our firefighters hydrated, healthy, and ready to serve our community.
To learn more about Anheuser-Busch's Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters Program, visit NVFC Emergency Drinking Water Program.

07/07/2026

PSA: Public Safety will be training in the coming days to keep our schools safe.

07/07/2026

Storm season is here and now is a great time to prepare! As mentioned on 97.5 this morning, we have a link to receive notifications form the Dodge County Emergency alerts. There is no cost for the subscriber.

Take time with your family to prepare a plan incase of severe weather, check batteries in flash lights, have bottled water, and charge cell phones.

07/07/2026

Listen out on 97.5FM WUFF this morning on Talk of the Town. We will be talking Emergency Management and storm preparedness.

07/02/2026

The Dodge County Fire Department has been made aware of potential scams involving individuals impersonating fire department personnel in an attempt to receive donations. If you are contacted, please do not provide any personal information until you have verified the request. You can contact us through email, this page, or our official phone number.

If you have been contacted, please notify local law enforcement to report the incident. Thank you to everyone for helping to keep the community safe.