Sandy Springs Fire Department

Please use fireworks safely!!!!

While the City of Sandy Springs and Sandy Springs Fire Department hope you have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July weekend, here are some reminders concerning the use of fireworks inside Sandy Springs. Fireworks are permitted on July 3 and July 4 between the hours of 10 a.m. to midnight. Fireworks may not be ignited on any public roadway; public right-of-way; government property, including city parks and recreational areas. Within 100 yards of any utility; within 100 yards of ...hospitals, nursing homes, or health care facilities. Within 100 yards of any fuel dispensing station or places where flammable liquids are stored in excess of 500 gallons. Fireworks may not be sold to or used by anyone 18 years of age or younger. Please have a safe and enjoyable 4th!!!!

Emergencies come in all shapes and sizes. Yesterday a concerned homeowner in Sandy Springs called 911 to report a black bear roaming the neighborhood. SSFD personnel responded to the location and were able to quickly locate the bear. With the assistance of the Department of Natural Resources the bear was safely tranquilized and moved out of the area to be relocated to a more natural environment.

For those who are planning to light their own fireworks, SSFD offers the following safety advice: Fireworks and alcohol don't mix - please don't drink and strike Wear close-toed shoes to protect your feet Wear eyeglasses or goggles to protect your eyes Wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants to avoid burns to arms and legs (the most common fireworks injury)- avoid certain fabrics like dry-wicking materials.... Sparklers are popular for children - have them use a plastic cup to shield their hands Last year SSFD was interviewed by Headline News, here's a link to the story. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=575341806462034 See more

SSFD’s condolences go out to our brothers and sisters at Gainesville FD for their loss.

**** UPDATE**** She has been located and is safe. Please share.

SSFD and SSPD are on the scene of an overturned tractor-trailer on Riverside Dr. at I-285W. Due to fuel/oil spill and the truck’s load on the roadway, the on-ramp onto Riverside Dr from I-285 West will be shut down. No injuries have been reported.

Update. All lanes back open. **TRAFFIC ALERT** Roswell rd shut down in both directions at Grogan Ferry due to a ruptured gas line. Please use alternate routes.Update. All lanes back open. **TRAFFIC ALERT** Roswell rd shut down in both directions at Grogan Ferry due to a ruptured gas line. Please use alternate routes.

Yesterday Sandy Springs Fire responded to a residential structure for a report of fire visible. Upon arrival crews found a large residential home heavily involved. The fire quickly grew to a 2nd alarm with companies 51, 52, squad 53, company 54 and 55 responding. Cobb Fire provided mutual aid, sending engine 21 and Atlanta Fire assisted by covering stations in the city. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire in under investigation.

Reminder! The GA400 Ride is this Sunday, June 27, 2021! Traffic will be affected in the area of Holcomb Bridge Road @ GA 400. Please see map for details. Map d...etails: Southbound SR400 lanes will close at 6:55 AM. All vehicles must exit at Holcomb Bridge Rd Exit 7 and follow the detour to SR9 Northridge. Police vehicles will also be utilized on SR 400 SB Police vehicles will also be utilized on SR 400 NB off ramps The detour route will be signed with appropriate arrows to direct traffic See more

Car accident involving a power pole and downed power lines at 6330 Roswell Rd. Please avoid the area.

Over the weekend Sandy Springs Fire Personnel took time to practice high rise firefighting operations. The wet weather only added to the fun!!!

A huge THANK YOU and shout out to Sandy Springs Fire Department Company 54. You heard we needed masks to safely host our pop up pantry this week and you delivered! Thank you for always serving and protecting our community. We appreciate you!

Last Friday SSFD units were dispatched to a reported house fire in Western Sandy Springs. Due to a rapid response and quick action by the first arriving crews, the fire was contained to the attic and only minimal damage was reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

This week is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia. Knowing the difference between advisories, watches and warnings can help you prepare. A Watch is g...enerally issued 24-72 hours in advance of hazardous winter weather. A Warning is issued when hazardous winter weather is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of taking place An Advisory is issued when the wintery stuff is expected over the next 12 to 36 hours, but criteria falls just below warning levels. The National Weather Service has additional details at https://www.weather.gov/bgm/WinterTerms

SSFD Truck 54, which received significant damage during the protests in Atlanta earlier this year, has completed all repairs and returned to service today.

SSFD responds to many different types of emergencies. Over Thanksgiving one of our crews responded to a deer caught in a fence. They were able to safely dislodge the deer’s leg and he returned safely to his home.

Zeta Update: Crews continue to work to clear the MANY downed trees and power lines around the city. The map shows the sites we were working on early this morn...ing. Since then, we've cleared many locations - but have also added as additional trees taking power lines have added to our numbers. More than 150 trees are no longer calling Sandy Springs home due to Zeta. Georgia Power has mobilized in areas throughout the city. Work is happening. We appreciate your patience.

Over the weekend SSFD crew members from Tower 52 and Squad 53 responded to a multi vehicle accident on 285 at 400. The accident required the use of special extrication equipment to safely remove the occupants of the vehicles due to the amount of damage to the vehicles. All parties were safely extricated, treated, and transported with non life threatening injuries.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner here is a good reminder that you should never throw water on a grease fire. Use an ABC dry chemical extinguisher, pot lid, baking soda, or heavy wet towel to smother the fire instead. Don’t hesitate to call 911!!

The Sandy Springs Police Department would like to remind residents to be aware of unethical contractors taking advantage of the damages caused by hurricane Zeta.... It is typical for scammers to go door-to-door offering to help get your property repaired. How can a homeowner avoid becoming a victim from these scammers? -Don’t hire people who drop off flyers in your mailbox or ring your door bell and tell you your roof or gutter need fixing -Ask candidates for a list of the last 10 jobs they did and how you can get in touch with those homeowners to verify. -Ask what kind of insurance each contractor carries -Get more than one estimate -Don’t be pushed into signing a contract right away -Get everything in writing -Ask to see the contractor’s driver’s license and write down the number and license plate on his or her vehicle -Perform a google search of the contractor and or company’s name -Check the Better Business Bureau for information on the contractor and or company These storm chasers usually offer to pay your homeowner’s insurance deductible for you so they can begin doing work on your roof and bill your insurer for it. This might sound like a great and convenient idea, but it could be dangerous to you and your wallet. Remember, if its too good to be true... it’s usually not a good idea. We ask you PLEASE share this post, especially with your elderly loved ones who are often targeted and become victims of these types of scam. #scams #scamalerts #scamalert #hurricanezeta #hurricanezeta2020 #beware #elderlylovedones

Emergency recall notice on ring doorbell cameras over fire hazard. https://support.ring.com//360050949611-Ring-Video-Doorbell

The sun is rising, and the winds are starting to calm. Unfortunately, more than 80 of our trees are destined for mulch. As predicted, Zeta came in fast and fi...erce with rain and intense winds. If you woke to coffee by candlelight, embrace the mood. It is going to take Georgia Power some time to restore the widespread outages, and they are still hampered by the lingering winds. We also caution all about driving out and about at this time. Zeta blew a lot of debris, and it's a mess out there. If you must be out on the roadways, use added caution. We remain under the Tropical Storm Warning until 11 a.m. Our Flash Flood Warning stays in effect until Halloween. And now the list of currently reported and in progress closures related to downed trees and powerlines. 6455 Scott Valley Mt Vernon Hwy & Glen Oaks Dr Ashdown Way 5900 block - Brookgreen Drive - tree Reds Ridge Court & Powers Ferry West Spalding and Dunhill 9800 River Run Riverside Dr and Riverside Parkway tree/wires 41 Wing Mill 2100 Riveredge Parkway New Northside and Powers Ferry Gettysburg Pl and Roberts 550 Abernathy 4700 block - Cherrywood Lane 499 Johnson Ferry Rd 455 Mt Vernon Hwy - tree Colebridge Road and Bridgewood Valley tree/wires North Powers Ferry and Powers Ferry 8213 Colquitt Misty Oaks and Spalding 410 Overview Dr tree 480 Dalrymple tree Spalding Dr and Roberts Dr power lines Powers Ferry & Dudley tree and power lines Riverside Dr and No Harbor powerline 5960 Greenbrier Rd lane closed /tree 6210 Peachtree Dunwoody tree Spalding Dr/Misty Oaks tree 795 Highcourt Rd Tree 1615 Powers Ridge pl tree 2145 Clay Dr tree Spalding Springs Ct and Spalding Dr tree Dunwoody Club and Brooke Rdige tree 395 Forest Hills Dr tree 1305 Natchez Trc tree Mt Vernon and Roswell (substation) GPC to handle 5860 Hilderbrand water main break (COA Water ) 1200 Wing Street tree 2100 Riveredge Pkwy 95 Cameron Glen Hammond Dr/Kayron - tree Riveredge Pkwy / Interstate North Pkwy - tree 5623 Dupree tree 455 Mt Vernon Hwy tree 9040 Huntcliff Tr - tree 100 Ridgemont Dr - tree Lake Forrest close to Hammond tree 1801 Huntington Chase tree 896 Crest Valley Dr tree 486 Dalrymple and Duncourtney tree/lines 7700 Mt Vernon Rd tree and power lines Hammond and Hilderbrand tree/wires Riverside Dr and Edgewater tree 7585 Chaparral Dr tree / wires 2102 Huntingdon Chas tree Northside and Riverview tree 525 Valley Hall Dr tree Lake Forrest Dr / Allen Rd tree Royervista Dr / Glenridge Dr tree Powers Ferry Rd / Mt Paran Rd tree 4534 Mt Paran Pkwy 246 Old College Way 5655 Lake Island Dr 201 Hampton Dr 545 Fountain Oaks Way Fieldsborn Ct Cliffside Xing/ Huntcliff - tree

Zeta blew in and continues to exert her pressure on trees and power lines throughout the city. If you do not need to be out this morning, please stay home, in...side and safe. We have a long list of closures related to trees and trees/power lines down. Note that Georgia Power is handling a LARGE number of outages. It is going to take time - and Georgia Power is not able to make repairs while Zeta is whipping winds around 20 mph and gusts of 40 mph (our current conditions). Below is a list of trees and trees/wires down. If you need to report a tree down, please call 9-1-1 or our 24/7 Call Center at 770.730.5600 6455 Scott Valley Mt Vernon Hwy & Glen Oaks Dr Ashdown Way 5900 block - Brookgreen Drive Reds Ridge Court & Powers Ferry West Spalding and Dunhill 9800 River Run Riverside Dr and Riverside Parkway 41 Wing Mill 2100 Riveredge Parkway New Northside and Powers Ferry Gettysburg Pl and Roberts 550 Abernathy 4700 block - Cherrywood Lane 499 Johnson Ferry Rd 455 Mt Vernon Hwy Colebridge Road and Bridgewood Valley North Powers Ferry and Powers Ferry 8213 Colquitt Dupree Dr (near Temple Sinai) Misty Oaks and Spalding 410 Overview Dr Spalding Dr and Roberts Dr Powers Ferry & Dudley Riverside Dr and No Harbor e 5960 Greenbrier Rd 6210 Peachtree Dunwoody Spalding Dr/Misty Oaks 795 Highcourt Rd 1615 Powers Ridge pl 2145 Clay Dr tree Spalding Springs Ct and Spalding Dr Dunwoody Club and Brooke Ridge 395 Forest Hills Dr 1305 Natchez Trc There are also signals in the dark this morning. If you arrive at an intersection where the signals are dark, treat as an all-way stop. Stay put - Stay Safe

With winds gusting over 45 mph and the likelihood of falling trees and powerlines, travel should be limited to essential or emergencies only over the next few hours.

Be prepared for potentially strong winds in the area starting Thursday morning. SSFD will have extra units in service to answer emergency requests.

WEATHER ALERT! Please prepare for rain and strong winds starting late tonight (10/27/2020) and continuing into Friday morning (10/30/2020) due to Hurricane Zeta. Due to the amount of rain that is forecasted, Fulton County is under a flood watch due to the possibilities of rivers and streams flooding. Sandy Springs Fire will have extra units in service to respond to all emergencies. Also, due to it being fall, leaves from trees are falling. These leaves could cause drains to ...become clogged. Therefore, more roads may begin to flood. Strong wind gusts are also predicted across north and central Georgia. This may cause an increase in downed trees and power lines. REMINDER! If you reach a road where there is standing water, please do not drive through it! Turn around and find another route to your destination. Rain also makes roadways become wet and slippery. Please watch your speed to prevent hydroplaning and to allow you to arrive safely to your destination.

**No longer active** A Flash Flood Warning includes Fulton County and the cities of Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, East Point, College Park, and Hapeville, until 1:30 am Sunday. Do not drive through flooded areas and be prepared to seek higher ground if needed.

**** Traffic Advisory**** WIRES DOWN AND BLOWN TRANSFORMER ROAD CLOSED AT RIVERSIDE/BLACKWATER TRL.**** Traffic Advisory**** WIRES DOWN AND BLOWN TRANSFORMER ROAD CLOSED AT RIVERSIDE/BLACKWATER TRL.

Sandy Springs Fire operates several specialty teams that serve specific functions in emergency operations. One of those teams is our TEMS (tactical EMS team) that supports the North Metro SWAT team. Fire candidates wishing to become part of this team must pass the same tryout procedure as police candidates.

Every year Sandy Springs Fire hosts a group of Georgia Tech graduate students from the bio medical research group. They come, tour the stations and vehicles, learn about the equipment we carry, and how it is used. All in an effort to help develop better equipment and techniques to make our jobs just a bit easier. They are always inquisitive and eager to help and this years group was no exception!