CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham County Fire will host free training on refrigerated container hazards in January 2026 following the line-of-duty death of a Greene County battalion chief in September of last year.

Battalion Chief Chris Eddy of Greene County Fire Rescue was killed Sept. 4, 2024, by an explosion from a refrigerated container carrying frozen chicken.

In a social media post earlier today, October 29, 2025, Chatham County Fire says the incident prompted Fire Chief Rodney Wiggins to develop specialized training focused on the tragedy and responder safety implications.

“This wasn’t just a tragic accident,” Wiggins said. “This was a wake-up call for all of us in emergency services.”

Wiggins said he developed the class to ensure Eddy’s sacrifice would not be in vain. The

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