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DeKalb County Fire Rescue gives public overview, highlights whole‑blood program and training pathway
Summary
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.
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.
A department presenter described DeKalb County Fire Rescue’s broad mission "to protect lives, preserve property, and make our communities safer," and said the agency serves nearly 750,000 residents and responds to more than 130,000 emergency calls annually. The presenter noted the department is rated ISO Class 2, a designation that places it among the higher-rated fire-protection agencies nationally.
The presenter highlighted recent operational and training initiatives — including a whole-blood program on ambulances, county-operated transport ambulances to reduce delays, and the Forge Pathway Academy in partnership with the DeKalb County School District. The presentation also summarized community risk-reduction work such as smoke alarm installations and CPR education for children and seniors.
The session closed with an invitation to ask questions; the presenter said the department is committed to continuing improvements through "innovation, education, and excellence in emergency response."
