DeKalb County Fire Rescue gives public overview, highlights whole‑blood program and training pathway
Jul 24, 2026
Interim Fire Chief Melvin Carter introduced a video overview while a department presenter outlined that DeKalb County Fire Rescue serves nearly 750,000 residents, responds to more than 130,000 calls a year, and is expanding medical and training programs.
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Melvin Carter, interim fire chief, opened the presentation and identified himself as a native of DeKalb County who has served with the department for 26 years. He told the audience he prepared a video presentation for the session.
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