Megan Campbell

Washington

Journalist at Freelance

Past president of @SPJWash board; formerly @PSBJ; she/her/hers; views are my own

Articles

‘Every minute counts:’ Chatham EMS discusses importance of learning CPR & AED

3 weeks ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell |Megan Campbell

VIDEO: It’s national CPR and AED awareness week! Since 2007, health organizations like the American Heart Association have used the first week of June to spotlight how lives can be saved if more people know CPR and how to use an AED. When a person’s breathing or heart stops, CPR can save their life but only if it’s given quick enough.
Retiring Montgomery fire chief reflects on 40 years of service

3 weeks ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

VIDEO: Montgomery’s longtime fire chief, known for leading one the county’s highest performing departments, is calling it a career. Chief Miford Jordan announced this week that he is retiring after nearly 40 years of service. WSFA 12 News Anchor Sally Pitts spoke one on one with the chief about his career with the department and what’s next. “July 16 will be 40 years and July 31st, we’ll start a new chapter with what God has purposed for us,” Jordan said.
Lindale Fire Department names new fire chief

3 weeks ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

The Lindale Fire Department announced the swearing in of a new fire chief Monday. Newly sworn in Chief Jeremy Larue replaces previous Chief Joe Yeakley, who was named chief after recovering from 3rd degree burns acquired during a roof collapse. “We extend our deepest gratitude to Chief Joe Yeakley for his years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to the Lindale community.
Officials break ground on new fire station in Goose Creek

3 weeks ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

VIDEO: Goose Creek officials broke ground on Monday morning on a new fire station in the Carnes Crossroads area. Officials say that departments in the area see a 15% increase in calls every year, and this new fire station would help meet response times, even allowing crews to get to most areas served in under three minutes.
What Texas lawmakers did after the state’s largest wildfire

3 weeks ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their damage. The legislation includes a study on wildfire risk zones, increasing funding for rural volunteer fire departments, and creating a statewide inventory of firefighting equipment that is accessible to all fire departments in Texas. The legislative package was inspired by the state’s largest wildfire in history.
City of South Fulton announces new location for Fire Station 7

3 weeks ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

The City of South Fulton announced they had secured a new location for Fire Station 7. Currently, the station is on 5965 Buffington Road. The City Council is moving forward with plans to move it to the 6000 block of Old National Highway.
Graham Fire Department adopts permanent '48/96' shift schedule

3 weeks ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

Firefighters in Graham are officially moving to a new, and now permanent, work schedule. The Graham Fire Department has adopted the “48/96” shift model, which has firefighters on duty for two days, followed by four days off. Fire Chief Tommy Cole’s request to make the change permanent was approved by the city manager on Tuesday. According to the fire department, the decision follows a successful five-month trial period.
Candle believed to cause house fire in northeast Atlanta, officials say

3 weeks ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell |Megan Campbell

Crews responded and were able to put out an overnight house fire in northeast Atlanta. The house fire was reported at 2595 Ashford Rd. NE around 3:45 a.m. Monday. Residents told fire officials that a candle was lit in a prayer closet in the house and they thought it was out but it reignited. Fire officials were told that smoke filled the bedroom. Firefighters were able to quickly put the fire out. No word was given on any damage.
2 chickens killed, boat damaged in Cherokee County garage fire, officials say

3 weeks ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

Two livestock animals died during a garage fire in Cherokee County on Sunday morning. According to Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES), crews responded to the fire on Wheeler Drive near Hunt Road before 8:30 a.m. Firefighters arrived to see a garage in a large blaze, with flames reaching to the back of a nearby boat. Fire services said “crews acted quickly to search the structure and extinguish the blaze,” keeping it from damaging the home and property next to it.
Two businesses damaged after a fire in Boiling Springs

3 weeks ago | dailydispatch.com | Megan Campbell

The Boiling Spring Fire Department says they responded to a fire that damaged two businesses Sunday. Fire officials say that at approximately 6:55 a.m., they responded to Boiling Springs Road. They say when they arrived, they found a significant fire inside the Noble Vapor retail space. A rapid suppression effort resulted in a quick knockdown of the fire. Crews shut down Highway 9 for a brief period to access the fire Hydrant across the street.