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Bleckley County Fire Department
Cochran, GA · Bleckley County
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Department careers page ↗Cochran Fire & Emergency Services operates out of Headquarters Station 1 at 134 1st Street in Cochran, Georgia, serving both the City of Cochran and surrounding Bleckley County as part of the city's Public Safety Department. The department is charged with fire suppression and emergency response, including hazardous materials identification, and pairs that suppression role with an active fire prevention and public education program covering home escape planning and carbon monoxide safety.
Medical transport in the area falls to a separate provider, Heartland Emergency Medical Services, which runs 911 ambulance service for both Cochran and Bleckley County, allowing the fire department to focus on suppression, hazmat, and prevention work. The department is led by Chief Brock Wilcher and staffed by a small roster that includes fire safety education outreach to local residents and schools.
MissionCharged with the responsibility of providing fire suppression and emergency services including but not limited to hazardous materials identification.
The City of Cochran posts fire department openings on its Recruitment page; as of the most recent check, no positions were listed as available. Interested candidates are encouraged to monitor the recruitment page or contact the department directly.
Who is the fire chief of the Cochran Fire Department?
Brock Wilcher serves as Chief of the Cochran Fire Department, which operates as part of the City of Cochran's Public Safety Department.
Is the Cochran Fire Department currently hiring firefighters?
The department's recruitment page has shown no open positions as of the latest check. Interested applicants should monitor the City of Cochran's Recruitment page or contact the department directly at 478-934-3233.
Does the Cochran Fire Department provide ambulance or EMS transport?
No. Heartland Emergency Medical Services, a separate provider, is the 911 EMS and ambulance provider for the City of Cochran and Bleckley County; the fire department focuses on suppression, hazmat response, and prevention.
What hazards does the Cochran Fire Department respond to?
The department is charged with providing fire suppression and emergency services, including but not limited to hazardous materials identification.
Does the Cochran Fire Department offer fire safety education?
Yes. The department runs fire safety education programs, including home escape planning and carbon monoxide safety outreach, coordinated through Sgt. Heather Behrends.