Scam: DeKalb Fire Not Conducting Phone Solicitation
The DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department warning residents to be wary of fraudulent phone solicitations from individuals claiming to represent the department. DeKalb County Fire Chief Donny Green said the department began receiving reports from citizens regarding phone calls asking for donations toward a camp for children who have suffered burns. “We have not partnered […]
DeKalb Needs More Volunteer Firefighters For All Stations
The DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department is seeking volunteer firefighters to help strengthen its numbers at all of the county’s fire stations. DeKalb County Fire Chief Donny Green said currently, the department has 84 volunteers to man 12 fire stations. Green said in his opinion, that is not enough. “You know, their availability has to […]
Dekalb Commissioner Luna Resigns, No Timeline Replacement
DeKalb County will have to fill a vacant seat on the county commission after District Three Commissioner Tony Luna resigned Monday night. Commissioner Tom Chandler said he thinks it is a shame that Luna has decided to resign. Chandler said this is the fourth commissioner to resign from this commission. “I don’t believe it was […]
DeKalb Fire Holding Fundraiser Dinner For New Truck
The DeKalb County Fire Department needs your help equipping a new truck at the Temperance Hall station. Fire Chief Donny Green said the new truck was just purchased, but it does not have all of the necessary equipment. Green said some equipment will be moved over from an old truck, but additional equipment will need […]
