Cherokee Firefighter Completes FLAMES Course

CANTON, GA -- Cherokee County firefighter Grace Robertson recently joined an elite group of women who have completed the Georgia FLAMES course.

The initiative is made up of a course that's designed to test an individual firefighter's personal limitations when working in high stress situations with limited recuperation periods.

It is also designed to test the individuals’ ability to function as part of a team. The physical training involved is at a level that every firefighter should be able to perform, its website said.

The course also provides each participant with the chance to test his or her's limitations and overcome those challenges.

“Although I have never attempted this program, I am fully aware of the preparation, commitment, dedication and physical demands of the program to become successful," said Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather. "Robertson has demonstrated that she possess all of those qualities with the completion of this course.”

Robertson completed the program last weekend at the Murray County Fire Training Center. She is now one of six female firefighters in the state to complete the course, an honor shared with fellow Cherokee firefighter Angela Rice.

Photo 1: Grace Robertson, left, with Cherokee Fire Chief Tim Prather

Photo 2: Robertson, left, with Angela Rice

Photo 3: Robertson during the course

Photo credits: Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services