Opticom
What is Opticom™? The Opticom™ system, designed by Global Traffic Technologies (GTT), is a traffic control system that provides a green light – and therefore intersection right-of-way – to emergency vehicles. Equipped vehicles have an emitter, which broadcasts a visible light and/or invisible infrared signal to a receiver, which is mounted on or near the traffic signal. The receiver is connected to...
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Our History
Welcome to the Galax Fire Department The Galax Fire Department proudly serves the city of Galax, Grayson County, and Carroll County Virginia. We also provide mutual aide to various other agencies in Carroll County and Grayson County Virginia and Alleghany County and Surry County in North Carolina. At the Galax Fire Department we pride ourselves on the accomplishments of those who came before us, and strive to...
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Fire Prevention
In the early morning of January 12, 2009, our community experienced true tragedy. We could sit back and wait for it to happen again but, we’re not going to. The Galax Fire Department is taking a true proactive stance in making sure that this type of loss never happens again. Please click below to learn more.
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Galax Fireman’s Carnival
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Opticom
What is Opticom™?
The Opticom™ system, designed by Global Traffic Technologies (GTT), is a traffic control system that...
Our History
Welcome to the Galax Fire Department
The Galax Fire Department proudly serves the city of Galax, Grayson County, and Carroll...
Equipment
Here is a list of the equipment we use to protect Galax and the surrounding...
Fire Prevention
In the early morning of January 12, 2009, our community experienced true tragedy. We could sit back and wait for it to happen again but, we’re not going to. The Galax Fire Department is taking a true proactive stance in making sure that this type of loss never happens again. Please click below to learn more.