Walker County Fire Rescue

10/21/2026

We have an update on the fatal fire on Alton Terrace Spur Tuesday. The fire origin and cause were determined to be accidental, resulting from the application of spray foam insulation in a small, enclosed space with inadequate ventilation that led to a sudden, violent flash fire.

Additional details are posted here: https://www.walkercountyga.gov/index.php?rz=newsDetails&id=827

10/20/2026

A 38-year-old man died Tuesday morning following an explosion and structure fire in Walker County. Firefighters responded to 116 Alton Terrace Spur around 8:25 a.m. after a neighbor reported a fire at that location. Upon arrival, they encountered heavy flames coming from a small outbuilding near the road.

Read more here: https://www.walkercountyga.gov/index.php?rz=newsDetails&id=823

10/04/2026

09/16/2026

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09/01/2026

Walker County will hold a Patriot Day service to recognize and remember first responders on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack. The public service, led by Walker County Fire Rescue and the Walker County Sheriff's Office, begins at 8:40 a.m. on Friday, September 11, in front of the Walker County, GA Government Courthouse in LaFayette.

Additional details posted here: https://walkercountyga.gov/2026/09/01/patriot-day-service-planned-in-walker-county-2/

06/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dushan Kovacevich on his promotion to the rank of Captain with Walker County Fire Rescue.
Captain Kovacevich brings extensive training and experience in emergency response, fire and life safety codes, fire prevention, and fire investigations. He has successfully completed numerous professional training courses and holds the IAAI CFI-FIT (Certified Fire Investigator
- Fire Investigation Technician) certification, demonstrating expertise in determining fire origin and cause.
In his new rank, he will continue serving Walker County in his role as Deputy Fire Marshal, where he will support fire prevention efforts, conduct fire investigations, and provide public safety education throughout the community.
We congratulate him on this achievement and look forward to his continued service, leadership, and dedication to helping protect the citizens of Walker County.

06/04/2026

With over 20 years of service in the fire service, Jason Cruise has built a respected career in leadership, fire prevention, and fire investigation. He holds a bachelor’s degree and the Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) designation, demonstrating advanced expertise in fire origin and cause. He has also completed numerous specialized certifications in suppression, code enforcement, and emergency response. Jason is known for his professionalism and leadership, and he looks forward to serving the community of Walker County in his new role as Fire Marshal.

04/22/2026

Please help us Congratulate Jonah Barksdale, Casey Hall, and Sean Henderson on their recent promotion to Lieutenant!

04/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating Corey Barefoot, Eric Hickman, Ryan Hutcheson, Levi Johnson, and Adam Lathem on their recent promotions to Lieutenant!

04/02/2026

Please join us in congratulating Riley Cathey, Charles Eich, and Micah Madewell on their recent promotion to Lieutenant!