Fire Department Archives

Photo shows Henry County Fire Rescue fire engines parked with the lights on (Henry County Fire Rescue photo).

Henry County Approved $7.5 Million for New Fire Engines

November 20, 2024 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved purchasing new fire engines at their November 19, 2024 meeting. The $7.5 million dollar purchase comes on the heels of a […]

Photo shows Henry County firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog in front of a fire engine (Henry County Fire Rescue photo).

Henry County Fire Invites You to its 50th Anniversary Celebration

October 10, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County Fire Rescue Department is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and you’re invited to the celebration! The fun will be happening on […]

Photo of Fire Engine 1 at SR 20 and Old Industrial Blvd in McDonough (staff photo)

Henry County Selected for Federal Grant to Install Smart Signals

July 10, 2024 Clayton

Henry County emergency vehicles could soon benefit from technology to improve their response times, following a federal grant the county received for smart traffic signals. […]

Map showing SPLOST VI committee-recommended transportation projects (Henry County map).

The SPLOST Committee Makes Its Project Recommendations

June 11, 2024 Clayton

The Henry County SPLOST VI committee has made its project recommendations for the upcoming sales tax program. The project list now goes to the board […]

Google Streetview image of Red Hawk Park in McDonough. Henry County plans to use the location to construct a new courthouse and judicial complex (Google Streetview photo).

Fire Rescue & Parks Community Festival is This Saturday

May 2, 2024 Clayton

Henry County Fire Rescue & Henry County Parks and Recreation invite the community to a parade and festival happening this Saturday, May 4th. Both departments […]

Photo of three Henry County fire engines at North Ola Park (staff photo)

Board Approved the $7.5 Million Dollar Purchase of Fire Apparatus

April 20, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is making a major investment into its fire department. The board approved a $7.5 million dollar purchase for new fire apparatus at the […]

Photo shows a fire engine and ladder truck on the apron in front of a fire station (Clayton Carte photo).

Henry County Looking at Tax Increase for Public Safety

April 10, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is considering a property tax increase for public safety needs. The increase, if adopted in July, would be the county’s first increase in […]