Hoboken Volunteer Fire Department

10/03/2026

Here is some great news to make permitting easier. Please remember to be safe and follow the SSTAR rules every-time!

What are the five safety standards and how will i remember them? Before you burn, "Take Five," and remember the acronym, "S-S-T-A.R." Each of the star's five points represents a
burning safety standard:
S Space-Burn location must be no less than 25 feet from any woodlands, forestland or field that
contains brush, grass or other flammable matenal.
S Space - Burn location must be no less than 50 feet from structures, which includes homes,
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T Time - Burning must take place between sunrise and sunset.
A Attendance - Person responsiole must attend burning at all ames unt are is completely
extinguished and there is no risk for buming to escape control.
R Reasonable Precautions - Person responsible must take reasonable and necessary preceutions
to prevent fire escape or spread from the original location.

🔥 Need a burn permit? There's now an easier way to get one!

Beginning TODAY, the Georgia Forestry Commission is offering a new online burn permit system, making it more convenient to obtain permits for eligible agricultural, land-clearing and silvicultural burns.

💻 Apply from your computer or phone.
⏰ Available daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
📅 Permits are issued for the current day only.

The new system follows the same local restrictions and safety requirements already in place. If burning isn't permitted in your area or for your burn category that day, the system will let you know.

One important note: Certified Prescribed Burn Managers requesting silvicultural permits must enter their certification number. Those without a number will be directed to contact GFC for assistance.

And remember, permits are not required for hand-piled natural vegetation, but Georgia's SSTAR safety requirements still apply.

Learn more about this new service and how it works:
https://gatrees.org/gfc-launches-online-burn-permit-system/

09/29/2026

Thankful for each representative that put this together. Special thanks to Nahunta Fire Chief for representing all of us in Brantley

09/29/2026

We are so thankful for our State Representatives and this opportunity. These funds will be put to great use to further improve our ability to service the great citizens of Brantley County. Thank you Governor Brian Kemp for your ongoing support throughout this difficult time.

09/28/2026

Today has been a very busy day county wide. Your Hoboken Volunteers have answered 5 calls within a 4 hour period. They were the following:
2-Medical
1-Power Grid Failure (Fire)
1-Structure Fire (Waynesville District)
1-Brush Fire (Caused by power line)

09/23/2026

Tonight your Hoboken Volunteers trained alongside Calvary Volunteer Fire Dept with pump training and vehicle familiarization. Personnel learned how each other’s truck operates as well as the transfer of water from one truck to another. It is very important to us to be able to work together efficiently and productively to provide a safe and effective service to the community. We enjoy working alongside each other and the opportunity to learn from each other.

If you seen us tonight at the Hoboken Elementary school, it was just a standard training session. No alarm needed!

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 NEVER FORGET — September 11, 2001

25 years later, we still remember the 2,977 lives taken that day and the countless families forever changed.

We remember the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and civilians who ran toward danger when others were running away.

Their courage, sacrifice, and service will never be forgotten.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

🚒 🇺🇸 9/11/2001 — Never Forget