Winston County Firefighters Association

E-9-1-1 Board bridges gap with firefighters

George Gibson, chairman of the Winston County E-9-1-1 Board, standing, addresses concerns at the meeting. Seated around the table from left are Jeff Mobley, attorney representing the E-9-1-1 Board, Interim Director Wayne Collins, dispatcher James Whitman, board member Bryan Kirkpatrick and board member and treasurer Horace Moore. Closest to the camera is Arley Fire Chief James Rickett.

George Gibson, chairman of the Winston County E-9-1-1 Board, standing, addresses concerns at the meeting. Seated around the table from left are Jeff Mobley, attorney representing the E-9-1-1 Board, Interim Director Wayne Collins, dispatcher James Whitman, board member Bryan Kirkpatrick and board member and treasurer Horace Moore. Closest to the camera is Arley Fire Chief James Rickett.
LAKESHORE - Claims of delays in emergency notifications from the Winston County E-9-1-1 office to county firefighters were addressed during the October 21, county firefighters association meeting, also attended by E-9-1-1 board members and dispatchers.

Firefighters association supports efforts to bring additional ambulance service into east Winston County

LYNN - The Winston County Firefighters Association voted in favor of Arley, Helicon and Addison fire departments continuing their efforts to bring an additional ambulance service into their communities at its monthly meeting at the Lynn Volunteer Fire Department...

Mixed emotions over COVID-19 vaccine

Helicon firefighter Carson Gladney, far right, receives the COVID-19 vaccine from Lacie Frederick, RN, at the Winston County Health Department. First responders shown preparing for the vaccine are from left, Arley firefighter George Gibson, Arley Fire Chief James Rickett, Helicon firefighter Lael Feist and Helicon Assistant Fire Chief Neil Feist. Showing support to the first responders receiving vaccines is State Representative Tim Wadsworth.

Helicon firefighter Carson Gladney, far right, receives the COVID-19 vaccine from Lacie Frederick, RN, at the Winston County Health Department. First responders shown preparing for the vaccine are from left, Arley firefighter George Gibson, Arley Fire Chief James Rickett, Helicon firefighter Lael Feist and Helicon Assistant Fire Chief Neil Feist. Showing support to the first responders receiving vaccines is State Representative Tim Wadsworth.
WINSTON COUNTY - Although health officials are stressing the safety of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which is now being offered in Winston County, some first responders are approaching the vaccine with reservation.
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