Waynesville Volunteer Fire Department

04/28/2026

Waynesville would like to personally thank everyone that has came out this past week and a half to help fight this thing! Thank you from our fire department and our community!!

04/23/2026

I am pleased to express my sincerest appreciation to the outstanding members of our community and neighboring counties, whose generous charitable donations have enabled us to provide vital provisions, including cooked meals, snacks, and beverages, to the courageous men and women who worked tirelessly to rescue people, homes, and pets. I must also acknowledge the critical role of law enforcement personnel, who maintained order on the streets, ensuring our safe passage and their assistance in rescuing homebound individuals from inaccessible homes and ensuring their safe relocation is truly commendable. Finally, on behalf of the Star Team, I express our heartfelt gratitude for the privilege of serving our firefighter heroes. We appreciated meeting you all...and we could not have done this without you....Thank you very much.

04/22/2026

🚨 Wildfire Update 🚨

The Waynesville Volunteer Fire Department is currently responding to a large wildfire that has burned approximately 5,000 acres and is 5% contained at this time.

Firefighters and assisting agencies are working around the clock to contain the blaze and protect homes, property, and wildlife in the area. Conditions remain challenging, and containment efforts will take time.

⚠️ Residents are urged to:
• Stay clear of affected areas
• Follow any road closures or emergency instructions
• Avoid outdoor burning
• Stay alert for updates

We ask everyone to keep our firefighters and community in your thoughts as crews continue to battle this fire.

Thank you to the community again for the generous donations.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
🚒🔥

04/21/2026

Last night, the Waynesville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a large brush fire that quickly grew to approximately 700 acres. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our firefighters, along with mutual aid from surrounding departments, the fire is now about 75% contained.

Crews worked through the night in tough conditions to protect homes, property, and our community. Their efforts made a significant difference in preventing further spread.

We want to thank all responding agencies and personnel for their support and teamwork during this incident. Operations will continue today as crews work toward full containment. Thank you to the community for the donation of snacks and drink, it is very much appreciated.

We ask everyone to remain cautious and avoid the affected area while crews are still on scene. As always, we appreciate the continued support from our community.

— Waynesville Volunteer Fire Department 🚒🔥

04/20/2026

🔥 A tough reminder of how quickly things can escalate.

In just the past two days (April 18–19), Georgia saw:
➡️ 52 wildfires
➡️ 3,055 acres burned

With drought conditions worsening across the state and no meaningful rainfall in sight, it doesn’t take much for a spark to turn into a wildfire—and for that fire to spread fast.

Right now, prevention is critical.
✔️ Avoid parking or driving on dry grass
✔️ Use outdoor equipment carefully
✔️ Never leave fire unattended
✔️ Follow all burn restrictions and guidance

These numbers aren’t just statistics—they’re a reminder that wildfire risk is high, and it’s something we all play a role in.

One Less Spark = One Less Wildfire

Fighting fire. Protecting forests. Serving Georgia.

04/20/2026

When hydrants aren’t available, we bring the water to the fire.

This is called turbo drafting — pulling large volumes of water from a nearby pond to supply fire apparatus in rural areas. It’s a critical skill that helps us move water fast and keep operations going when every second counts.

Training like this ensures we’re ready to protect our community no matter where the call comes from.

Waynesville Volunteer Fire Department
Always ready. Always serving. 🚒💪

04/20/2026

04/19/2026

If anyone knows Mr. Curtis Conklin, let him know his phone was located in the middle of 82 in Nahunta. We located and retrieved it. The phone is in good condition and not run over. He can give Lt. Perry a call at 912-270-1920.