Dekalb County Fire Rescue Department

DeKalb County Fire Rescue wants to remind everyone that fireworks injuries are not a blast! Stay safe and enjoy the professional shows tonight in several of our local municipalities!

DeKalb County Firefighters led neighborhood 4th of July parades across DeKalb County to celebrate the holiday.

Have a fun and safe 4th of July!

Join us in congratulating Captain Melissa Van Wie (10A) and Captain Juan Albarracin-Ordonez (15B) on their recent promotion to Fire Captain.

Fireworks are dangerous to people and pets. Using them puts your property at risk. Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe this 4th of July.

Weekly Response Metrics
June 23-29, 2024

July 2, 2024
@ 5:45 am.

Crews responded to a reported residential structure fire on Norris Lake Drive. On arrival, crews witnessed a large home well off the road fully involved.

November 30, 2023
@ 1:17pm

DCFR Crash 15 and a host of other DeKalb units were dispatched to DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, for a report of a plane down on the runway. On arrival C15 witnessed a disabled Hawker Beechcraft. The flight crew stated that the landing gear malfunctioned. Both occupants of the aircraft escaped without injury. DCFR crews worked to stabilized the plane and prepared for it to be removed from the runway safely.

November 27, 2023
@ 8:03 a.m.

DCFR units were dispatched to Sleeping Fawn Knoll, in Decatur. On arrival, flames had already made their way through the roof of the multi-unit condo. Crews preformed a quick primary search to ensure no one was inside the structure, then continued with extinguishment. We have determined that the cause of the fire was due to a space heater. Thankfully, no one was injured.

Just a quick reminder before you get started!

Happy Thanksgiving from the DCFR family!

As we prepare for one of the biggest cooking holidays of the year, DCFR would like to remind you of some cooking safety tips.

November 21, 2021
@2:44 am

DCFR units responded to an apartment fire at The Atlantic Brookhaven apartments, on Clairmont Road. Crews were able to evacuate the structure and stop the fire from consuming the entire building. While evacuating, members were also able to rescue several pets. There were no injuries and the cause is under investigation.

November 18, 2023
@ 4:23am

DCFR units were dispatched to a house on Silver Spur Drive, with a report of entrapment. On arrival, crews witnessed a home with heavy flames coming from the front side of the structure. While completing a walk-around the Incident Commander reported three residents jumped to their safety and one was in need of rescue, at the rear of the structure. Crews were able to rescue an elderly female from a second-story balcony. One K-9 was rescued from the flames. Four residents were transported to local hospitals and the cause is under investigation.

November 7, 2023
@12:44pm

DCFR units were dispatched to a residential home with flames through the roof, on Phillips Place. The first arriving unit was met by the home owner, stating that everyone was out of the home. Due to the amount of fire crews got a handle on the flames from the outside before making entry. This incident resulted in not reported injuries and the cause is under investigation

DeKalb County Fire Rescue and the American Red Cross joined forces for a “Sound the Alarm”, smoke alarm campaign. DCFR targeted over 300 homes in the Stonecrest area. This was a prevention effort to enhance safety for the citizens DeKalb County.

If you're a DeKalb County resident without a working smoke alarm or have safety concerns, reach out to DeKalb County Fire Rescue at https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/dekalb-fire-rescue-contact-form.

DCFR is partnering with the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, and Fi****ms to host an Accelerant Detection Canine for DCFR’s Fire Investigations unit.

Sawyer and her handler Investigator Whitaker are currently in Virginia training and preparing to serve the citizens of DeKalb County and other jurisdictions when these specialized services are needed.

Check back in the coming weeks for graduation photos of Saywer and Investigator Whitaker!

November 1, 2023
@ Approximately 10:45am

Units responded to a report of a residential structure fire, on Tilson Circle. Upon arrival crews witnessed heavy smoke coming from the roof of the home. Crews went in for a fast attack and found that the bulk of the fire was in the kitchen. DeKalb EMS rendered aid to a cat that was rescued by firefighters. Residents confirmed that everyone was out of the structure. A ventilation hole was cut in the roof to aid with removing smoke. This was determined as a cooking fire. There were no reported injuries.

DCFR participated in the 2023 Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival, at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody. The highlight of the event was Captain David McBrayer being named the Grand Marshall by the festival’s committee. Participants begin cooking the night before, in preparation for the festival.

🚨Good Morning DeKalb County! Join us this Saturday 10/14/2023 at 12pm for our 20th Annual Fire Safety Festival. There will be a live band, giveaways, free face painting and so much more. Bring your family and tell a friend.🚨

Today we celebrate DCFR Station #19. Today 48 years ago DeKalb #19 opened it doors and they haven’t closed since.
Happy Birthday!

October 3, 2023
@ 4:44am

Units arrived at the Village Main Street Townhomes, to heavy flames coming from the rear of the building. Upon arrival the first unit made sure the entire structure was evacuated and began extinguishment. While flames quickly spread to the adjoining townhome. An aggressive fire attack kept this fire from destroying the entire structure. There were no reported injuries and the cause is under investigation.

Come join us for our 20th annual Fire Safety Festival!!! See you there!

September 26, 2023 has been proclaimed Chief Darnell Fullum Day.

On September 26, 2023 Chief Darnell Fullum received a special proclamation from DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the Board of Commissioners honoring his remarkable achievements and commitment to the citizens of DeKalb County and the employees of DeKalb County Fire Rescue. Congratulations!

*TOMORROW*
Free car seat check event!

*Pre-Qualified assessment Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Please contact Captain Haygood to participate. 678.406.7778 or [email protected]

Must have NPQ 1 & 2, Hazmat Ops & Awareness, and EMTB*

Join DCFR for a public event on Tuesday. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to install your car seats. See flyer for details!

DCFR, DKPD, local police agencies, and The Garden Club of Georgia participated in a memorial service to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

Take a look at our EMS Division. We have multiple career paths available. Apply now!