Testimonials
“Thank you to the officers who rescued my son in the early hours of April 5. The lady who took the information on the phone was very caring and professional, as well. I was impressed with all communications, and both officers who called me were very helpful and kind. It was a stressful time for our family, and I can not imagine what would have happened if Walton County’s Sheriff’s office had not been on the case! Please know that you all have a warm place in this mother’s heart, and I thank God you chose your professions.“
– Jeanne Kimble
“I’m not sure why, but I have such a strong feeling to send this email. Yesterday, you posted a video highlighting Lieutenant Peacock. Even though I follow Walton County Fire Rescue on Facebook, I rarely see your posts. But this one I saw for some reason. I remember watching that video with my 8-week-old in my arms. I remember thinking, “She looks so kind. I just know if she were the person responding to my emergency, I would feel so comfortable and safe.” Little did I know my baby would be struggling to breathe the next morning, and I’d have to call 911. I anxiously watched my baby struggling to breathe as we waited for the ambulance. The fire truck arrived first, and although I was somewhat relieved, I was upset it wasn’t the ambulance yet. Then I opened my front door and saw her walking across the frost-covered front yard. I let out a sigh of relief and instantly wanted to cry. I knew we were in good hands. She came in and started checking on my baby boy. Assured me his vitals were good and helped me calm down. She cracked a few jokes about my baby’s size (he’s a big boy for 8 weeks old) and quickly brought my anxiety down. She was a light in a very scary situation for me. I just want to extend my gratitude to her. She’s clearly passionate about her work, and it shows on scene. Please tell her I said thank you, and let her know my baby is home and doing better now. “
– Heather Morse
“Saturday evening, we found a dog running down the road about a mile west of Nick’s Seafood Restaurant on Highway 20. The animal control officer who responded was extremely kind and knowledgeable. He came to my house after driving from the Alabama state line because he is a dedicated professional. I greatly appreciated his efforts, and now I am considering adopting the poor dog. What your officers do every day saves lives, and in this case, your animal control officer probably saved a canine’s life. So, I wanted to reach out and say thank you to Animal Control Officer David Merchant. “
– Theresa Devine