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This retired Hall deputy fire chief received a prestigious appointment
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Chad Black
Chad Black was asked for a resume months ago, not knowing the reason for the request.This week, he found out it would lead to his appointment to the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.“It’s an honor. It’ll be some work, but I’ll serve alongside some really, really professional and excellent other fire professionals throughout the state of Georgia. I’ll be a part of another good team that just helps to continue the great training they do and this state does,” Black said.Black, of Gainesville, was appointed by Lt.
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What's up with grass fires on I-985 in Hall County? An expert explains
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Gwinnett County firefighters are working on three grass fires between mile markers 2 and 5 along Interstate 985, the largest being roughly two to three acres. (Charles Hill Morris Jr.) (File photo)
With multiple grass fires along Interstate 985 this year, including one on Tuesday that sent thick plumes of smoke across the roadway and halted traffic, you may be wondering what is causing these fires and whether they are more frequent than usual.
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