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Growing Plants Next to Fire Hydrants And Painting Hydrants

Author: Captain Ninetta Violante Important note: Hydrants have to be flushed and the flow must be measured to ensure they work when they are needed.  We understand that flowing these hydrants can occasionally discolor household water.  For the next several … Continue reading

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Promotions!

Recently Decatur Fire has offered promotional exams to fill several vacant spots within the organization. While we intend to go into greater detail about each of the newly promoted personnel (we already started with FAO Bostic in our last entry) … Continue reading

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New Promotions! Part I-FAO Adam Bostic

Testing for Fire Apparatus Operator is taking on enormous responsibilities and commitments. We have three newly promoted FAOs to introduce, starting with FAO Adam Bostic. In his own words, “I’ve been working in EMS for five years. I love working … Continue reading

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Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal Stephanie Harpring accepts position at City of Thornton Fire Department

  By Captain Violante “I think the moment she stepped into the station we knew Stephanie Burton (maiden name) was serious about her career. Everyone felt like they better push themselves a little to keep up with the new hire. … Continue reading

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Captain Violante Selected to Present at 2017 Fire-Rescue International Conference

Fire Rescue International has always been an exciting educational opportunity for emergency service professionals from all over the world. The conference is sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and designed to utilize experts in the industry to develop … Continue reading

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Making a Change

The career of a firefighter is one of the most physically taxing and rewarding jobs in the world. You have the rare opportunity to help people in their time of need while receiving the respect and support of your community. … Continue reading

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Meet Your Decatur Firefighters: Lieutenant Jeremy Storey

My name is Jeremy Storey and I was born in SW Atlanta, GA; I moved to Decatur, Georgia      at the age of six, where I was raised. I attended Redan High school, then went to GA Perimeter College, where I … Continue reading

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Meet Your CAPS Members: Roger Schuppert

We urge everyone to take a moment to check out this edition of “Meet Your CAPS Members.” Anyone who has been to an community event or met CAPS knows Roger. He would help anyone with anything, anytime. We’ve left Mr. … Continue reading

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Introducing Our Newest Firefighter, Sebastien Pean

25 year old FF. Sebastien Pean was born and raised in Haiti before moving to Miami, Florida where he attended Mater Lakes Academy High School. He later played college basketball in multiple states, but settled in Kansas City, Missouri where … Continue reading

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Introducing the Third of Our Three New Firefighters- Dustin Kurucar

Firefighter Kurucar attended Fayette County High School, then went on to study at Southern Crescent Technical College for Fire and EMS. During this time he worked as a landscaper, and a waiter/cook/ driver for a few years as well. This … Continue reading

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