A burn ban across much of Georgia began May 1, and will run through Sept. 30. Georgia s Environmental Protection Division issues the ban on open burning to curb fires and
MILTON, Ga. â The Milton Fire-Rescue Department awarded several staff members with awards March 30 at City Hall for their service to the department and community over the last year. The department awarded its Firefighter of the Year, Company Officer of the Year, Meritorious Fire Chief awards and Life Saving Award winners during the ceremony.
Also at the ceremony, the newest Milton firefighter Chris Lohmuller took the Firefighter Oath of Office.
Firefighter of the Year: Justin Steele
Firefighter Justin Steele was named Firefighter of the Year for 2020. The award is given a staff member that exemplifies the departmentâs motto, presents the capability to work and follow leadership, improves his/her department, station or shift, has superior performance at incident scenes and non-emergency activities and serves as a role model to other firefighters.