Category Archives: Community outreach

Grant Award

The City of Decatur Fire Department has been awarded grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the FY 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program – Fire Prevention and Safety Grant. The … Continue reading

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Visible Street Numbers

Minutes can mean the difference between life and death.  Therefore, The City of Decatur Fire Department encourages residents to have visible address numbers on their homes and/or mailboxes. When the emergency call comes in, we need to find addresses as … Continue reading

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Car Seat Installation

The City of Decatur Fire Department is dedicated to the SAFETY of your kids DID YOU KNOW: -That according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 73% to 90% of car seats are used and installed incorrectly -Georgia Law states … Continue reading

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Fire Department Collecting Canned Goods

Look for the fire tent and the big red cans at Decatur’s events – and bring your canned goods or packaged foods to help fill them up. The firefighters are hosting a continuous food drive to help Decatur’s local food … Continue reading

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