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Greenhead, Orange Hill, Five Points fire departments enter into county system 

cbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Board of County Commissioners approved having fire departments in Greenhead, Orange Hill, and Five Points come under the county’s purview on Nov. 14. “It’s going to help with ISO ratings,” County Fire Coordinator Justin Leach said. “Technically, with ISO, for any structure fire within a certain district, you’ve got to have…

Fire services could return to Caryville 
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Fire services could return to Caryville 

cbreaux@kentsmith.biz After being dormant for an extended period, a fire department could be starting back up in Caryville. Retired Panama City firefighter Troy Cunningham proposed providing fire services in the town again during a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Cunningham lives in Vernon and has run a couple of calls in Caryville. “I’ve…

New Chipley fire chief steps up to fill father’s shoes
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New Chipley fire chief steps up to fill father’s shoes

cbreaux@kentsmith.biz When one asks Hunter Aycock how he feels about being the new fire chief in Chipley, one word comes to mind: “excited.† “I’ve been aiming for this for a long time,†he said. The role is a familiar one for the Aycock family since Hunter is taking over for his dad and former fire…