Volunteer firefighter and first responder Robert Gresham – and others – rose to the defense of fire chief Danny Henderson, saying what happened in Clayton County does not have any bearing on his performance in Pike County.
"Regardless of what happened in Clayton, it's not a problem here in Pike," said Gresham. "Chief Henderson has brought all Pike firefighters together."

Pike County Fire Chief Danny Henderson
I have not talked to Danny since what transpired in Clayton County by I hope the directions he wants to go in his future work related careers that it goes as planned.
Danny as many of you should remember is still a Volunteer Fire Chief. I dont know if some of you are jealous or just dont understand what Danny has meant to the Pike County Fire Department. I am not a Volunteer but I have talked to many of the Volunteers and they really like Danny and all he has done for the Fire Department since his arrival. Is there going to be some politics, of course there is that is part of the job and Danny tries to handle it the best he can. There is so much behind the scenes standards that have to be met and some many other details we just dont realize goes into the incredible jo he has been doing.
I know he has a open door policy and anytime you see his Fire Chief Car parked at the Zebulon Square just stop by and talk to him I know he is receptive to all discussions pro and con.
I for one wish Danny the best of Luck.
A Old Friend
He was not fired by a single individual Fire Chief. He case went before a civil service review board of five.
Now Henderson will have to have more than the measly $18,000 given to him for "pocket change" by Parrish Swift and Steve Marro.
"Incredible"? Hell no. If this 22 year Lt was doing a incredible job he would not be at the BOC office holding his hand out.
Marro, Fry, Mayor Murphy gave us Dawn Danielson as a expert planner. They never told us she was a expert at probation and felony bad checks. They did tell us she was trained in Clayton Co.
Marro, Fry, Parrish Swift gave us a 22 year Lt from Clayton Co as a paid volunteer.
The $18,000 question is, Did the interview take place in rm 104 Comfort Inn of Jonesboro?
Also when did his case go before the civil service board of five. Lets hear so exact facts on this, date also. Let hear it we await.
Let see if you can back up your WRONG ANSWER? I dont think so. but we will see.
Several quotes about Henderson that the BOC needs to remember:
1) A fire lieutenant has no authority to set departmental policy, practice or procedure, much less supplant them with a personal and flawed belief system.”
2)“I find Lt. Henderson’s response to the facts and allegations weak and unconvincing.”
3)“I find him unfit to fill any leadership billet within our department and have determined to reduce him in rank to firefighter III.”
4)“Our department exists for no other purpose in this world, than to respond to people in need in the shortest time possible.”
Distort, bend, twist, circumvent the truth all you want, you have to look at yourself in the mirror and face that man. These words will always follow you. Pike County is your speed, so, God Speed Danny!
JC can't let it go. SPLOST nor that Danny is not good for PC. What a shame. When the new CM comes and BOC are elected there may be change? I have no ill will, just want what’s is best for my tax dollars.
I will campaign even harder against the splost this time and even against JC if he was to run for district 1. Nothing personal, but a commissioner can't be that blatant about special interest and personal feeling towards citizens/friends.
Most were there to see the show
I would not pay much attention to Annoymous he or she or IT is nothing but a pot stirrer, they come on here and never have facts to back anything up they are obviously Jealous of Danny probably upset he did not give them their Junior Fire Deputy Coloring books. I mean you know and I know there is more then 50 Volunteers, they could be a former fellow employee of Danny or they could not hack it as a Junior Volunteer in Pike. I know enough to know Danny does enough behind the scenes that he is well worth 18,000 a year for Pike County.
BOC
Here we all anxiously await another dumb response from some uneducated poster.
Did my post offend anyone?
Marro gets dumped by the BOC.
Henderson gets dumped by Clayton Co FD.
Swift will be dumped by the voters.
Pike taxpayers get dunked on.
Captain Riley supports Henderson. Riley should be supporting a Health and Wellness program for the firefighters and target weight loss. A fat firefighter cannot carry out his duties.
Henderson should do the county he "loves" so much a favor and resign. Stop taking volunteer money of $18,000. Tyree never took a nickel and Captain Tyree was a true professional without the baggage Henderson is carrying around. Henderson cannot survive under the cloak of lies and mistrust.
Got the Fire Tax passed.
Next make it $90,000 from the SPLOST JC.
JC are you listening?
You might want to pack your bag and go with Henderson and Parrish Swift. Check with Marro, you might catch a ride with him back to New York. He has snowchains.
1)FF Henderson @ CCFD was making right at $70k
2)took a pay cut because of a DEMOTION
3)had a full medical package
4)75% retirement package
5)COLA adjustments
6)merit increases
7)free uniforms
8)medical on retirement
Now,he lost all this to be the fire chief in Pike for 18k. WOW, I guess the car and fuel card made up the difference. I guess that wanting to be in charge so bad is worth the loss.
I fell off the turnip truck but holy crap, that is just stupid. For all of the ff's that follow his lead please don't do the same, keep your day jobs.
You better go to Butts, cause in November PCVFD will have a real vol. chief that will not take a penny and do it because he loves the job.
At this point, the only facts that any of us know is that the BOC voted to give Chief Henderson a small annual salary of $18K. Why? None of us really know. His supporters would say because of his dedication and the great job he does for Pike - his opposition would say because he has "buddies" on the pike BOC. Personally, I don't care. I see many more ways our tax money is spent unwisely - this isn't one of them - let's talk about teachers if you want to discuss a real issue.
As a county we depend on volunteer firefighters to protect our homes and property. I know many of them and greatly appreciate their sacrifice of time and energy. I like the idea that our fire chief is not completely a volunteer. Wasn't there an issue with Chief Tyree not responding to calls? Wasn't that reason he is no longer the Chief? When that was reported - my thought was he is a volunteer - you can't expect any more.
Second fact, Chief Henderson lost his job at Clayton County as a result of a determination that he did not respond to a call when he should have. Right or wrong, his employer chose to demote him and Chief Henderson choose to resign. Those who wish to trash him should consider the fact that they don't have access to the rest of his service record with Clayton. As so many of you have pointed out, Clayton has gone way down hill in recent years. Personally, I'm not too trusting of the management there. So, having actually talked with Chief Henderson and having seen his work ethic and strong morals, I tend to believe him over the powers that be in Clayton county. I expect that if his service record was open to the public you would see a lot more positives than this negative.
So, do you think he suddenly expects his position in Pike to become a full-time fully paid position. I doubt it - he has been around Pike Co long enough to want to avoid the politics here like the plague. I expect he will seek full-time employeement in another county that has a PAID fire department (Spalding, Upson, etc) and continue to serve Pike in a volunteer capacity until he gets so sick of the political swamp around here that he gives it up.
I noticed several of you trying to make it appear that his "pay" with Pike was replacing his Clayton Co pay. Have none of you ever left a job when you felt a situation was badly handled or when you felt your talents and dedication would be better appreciated elsewhere? Could you have continued to work for a department that made the statements made by Clayton Co after you had dedicated 22years to it's service.
I know this is an open forum and everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I'm afraid the biggest problem that Pike Co has is all the drama and bad-mouthing that goes on here. Yes, our BOC has made errors and I'm sure they'll make more - Yes, it's up to us taxpayers to make sure they are held accountable. Yes, all the volunters in our fire department deserve to be paid (but reality is no one in the county wants to pay for a paid fire department) But NO - everything is not a conspiracy.
I've know the Henderson family for years and I promise there isn't another one better. All around wonderful, genuine people. To all those bashing on Danny, you need to know that he would still RUSH to your emergency (big or small) even though you have no use for him. That's just who he is and that voice of truth is what matters and it's how he sleeps at night... PEACEFULLY.
First hand knowledege from inside station #6
Ya'll come.
You know where.
go figure,
1)failed cable business
2)failed irrigation business
3)failed lawn business
4)failed firefighter career
5)is PCVFD going to be next?
This is am impressive track record. Why can't yous people see the problem too.Nothing personal just the truth!!!!
Inside Edition from station #6
SUPPORT A NEW SPLOST
SUPPORT THE JUDICIAL COMPLEX
SUPPORT THE FIRE TAX PLAN
SUPPORT PARRISH SWIFT
SUPPORT DON COLLINS
JC, Don Collins, Parrish Swift, Henderson !
SPLOST !
The taxpayers say NO!
Yous peoples just ram it down our throats.
Time for all yous peoples to go.
JC please do not delete this will of the people!
Ban...Ban...Ban...
Edit...Edit...Edit......
Oh crap on a biscuit...my buttons don't work on this site!
we must look after one another
do not eat the brown biscuits
the boc can take the 18k (paid volly ....lol) and but it towards the down payment on the pipeline. just a thought.
inside station #6
Gawl leeeee...... shazam! You know that chief henderson was a marine like gomer. He is going to put us on report. he did not know how to keep his real job what makes you think he can find out whom i am to report?
inside #6
#6
How credible. (not)
Bring back Tyree!
We were here before danny and will be here after he is gone.
Work on your own problems before b---itching about someone else who actually has a good life. You need to get a good woman and make friends with the Lord.
Journalism 101, the public needs to know the truth. Liked or disliked by the news outlet.
The smoke will settle one day and you too will be amazed by the truth.