Trust us, a few extra bottles of water throughout the day are a whole lot cheaper than a bag of IV fluids, an ambulance ride, and a trip to the ER.

With the heat we’ve been having, dehydration can sneak up on you quickly. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to start drinking. Hydrate throughout the day, take breaks from the heat when you can, and keep an eye on each other.

Your body—and your wallet—will ... (Full Story)

Medical Emergency: 31
Fire Alarm: 2
Residential Structure Fire: 2
Motor Vehicle Collision: 4
Missing Person: 1
Outside Fire: 1... (Full Story & Photos)

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Medical Emergency: 45
Motor Vehicle Accident: 2
Structure Fire: 1
Illegal Burning: 1
Fire Alarm: 1... (Full Story & Photos)

Deputy Lundquist dedicated himself to serving and protecting the citizens of Clay County, answering the call with professionalism, courage, and compassion. His loss will be felt not only within the Sheriff’s Office, but throughout our entire public safety family and the community he faithfully served.

The bond between first responders is built through shared sacrifice, long hours, and a commitment ... (Full Story & Photos)

Clay County Fire & Rescue would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Clay County Board of Commissioners for their unanimous decision to maintain the current fire tax millage rate while also adopting a revenue-neutral property tax rate for the count

We believe this decision demonstrates the Board's continued commitment to public safety and recognizes that the growth Clay County has experienced ... (Full Story)

Medical Emergency: 35
Structure Fire: 1
Utility Fire: 1
Mutual Aid Fire: 1
Gas Leak: 1
Fire Alarm: 1... (Full Story & Photos)

m. last night, Clay County Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a possible residential structure fire on Cold Branch Road in the Elf School Fire District (Station 2).

Engine 2, Tender 2, Tender 1, and Tender 6 responded to the scene. Upon arrival, crews found no smoke or flames visible from the exterior of the residence.

Two firefighters entered the home to investigate while the Incident Commander spoke ... (Full Story)

As it turns out, phones that fly off roofs, hoods, tailgates, and truck beds sometimes mistake their sudden landing for a vehicle crash and automatically call for help.

That got us thinking about another cell phone feature that can be a lifesaver in a real emergency: Text-to-911.

If you have an emergency, calling 911 should always be your first choice. A voice call allows dispatchers to gather ... (Full Story & Photos)

Medical Emergency: 37
Motor Vehicle Collision: 2
Fire Alarm: 2
Water Rescue: 1... (Full Story & Photos)