Public Safety Camden County Fire Rescue is dedicated to
New Fire Chief Named J. Mark
the safety and protection of the community’s quality of life from all hazards through our professional staff, rapid response teams, and by placing
Crews was appointed Camden County Fire Chief in April. He will hold a dual positions as Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director. Chief Crews previously held the position of Assistant Chief until 2004 when he transferred out of the department to establish the Emergency Management Department. As the new chief, Crews has been tasked with accountability for his department. Immediately, he began with an evaluation of daily operations and job duties. As a result of this evaluation, Chief Crews reorganized the administrative staff. This realignment helped to eliminate job redundancy.
others before oneself.
Service Data:
EMS calls - 5933 Fire calls - 1926 CPR classes - 137 Students - 850 Stroke alerts -38 STEMI alerts -13 Trauma - 40 Resuscitated Patients - 24
2014 Accomplishments
Mutual and Automatic Aid Agreement signed to join together Camden County Fire Rescue, the Kingsland Fire Department and the St. Marys Fire Department in a manner designed to improve efficiency, reduce response times and improve the level of service for the citizens of Camden County. Joint Training Sessions began in February 2014. Camden County, City of Kingsland and City of St. Marys fire departments began training together on a monthly basis to streamline best practices and tactics. Emergency Medical Services added an additional Zone. Camden County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to add an additional ambulance zone. Camden County Fire Rescue will add a sixth 24 hour advanced life support ambulance. Kingsland City Council voted to lease Camden County Fire Rescue two (2) of their ambulances. The lease will allow Camden to implement the new ambulance zone earlier than planned. In October, Camden Fire Rescue chose to award the EMS Billing contract to National Reimbursement Group, Inc. out of Macon, Georgia. Transitioned from computer based training to more hands-on training. Combination of duties and streaming positions thereby eliminating 2 full-time positions and in return, saving the citizens money. Warehouse Project—removing walls in a space that previously served as the 911 center to provide a better accountability and tracking system as well as allow for bulk purchasing of supplies and equipment.
2014 Annual Report
Chief Crews has also begun the process of purchasing 2 new fire trucks and an ambulance for the department. These trucks will be purchased out of SPLOST funds. He and his staff have done their research. He looks to provide the best possible trucks for the most reasonable price. This is just one of the many reasons we are excited to have him as Fire Chief.
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