09/06/2026
Congratulations to Sergeant Turner Edwards, recipient of the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce - Georgia’s 2026 Firefighter of the Year Award!
Since joining Paulding County Fire & Rescue in March 2022, Sgt. Edwards has distinguished himself through his character, professionalism and dedication to service. A trusted leader at Station 2, he is known for remaining calm under pressure, taking initiative and encouraging those around him. He is the kind of firefighter and officer everyone wants on their crew.
Sgt. Edwards is also deeply committed to professional growth. During the past year, he completed eight advanced fire service courses in areas including technical rescue, incident command, fire investigation and aerial apparatus operations—many on his own time. He is also pursuing opportunities to serve on PCFR’s Medical Operations Team and continue his development through the Fire Officer series.
Beyond the fire service, Sgt. Edwards is a devoted husband, father, man of faith and friend who consistently treats others with kindness and respect.
Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Turner Edwards on this well-deserved honor. We are proud to have him serving Paulding County!