Fire Training at Fire Station #1 – Trinity Place, Decatur GA (pic submitted by Rodney)

The City of Decatur sent out this announcement with details…

The Citizens Fire Academy (CFA) is an exciting way to learn about firefighting and EMS work.  It allows the community to see the way the fire department responds to various emergencies. Through a well-prepared curriculum, taught once a week for 6 weeks, students will learn about all aspects of fire operations. Academy participants will meet many of the men and women who serve in the Fire Department as they explain the functions of officers, investigators, administrators, and firefighters. Academy participants will also learn how fire personnel are trained and how one can protect against emergencies and fire hazards. Interesting demonstrations will illustrate the many skills and knowledge fire fighters must have to effectively protect Decatur.

An important and exciting phase of the Academy is the opportunity to leave the classroom and view firefighting work first hand by riding with firefighters on duty.

Applicants must submit to a limited background investigation by the Decatur Police Department that will include a check of criminal history and driving record. Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age by the first day of class. Class space is limited, but a waiting list will be held for future classes should the demand exceed available space.

The Citizens Fire Academy is an excellent class to take if you want to become informed about firefighter procedures, fire prevention, investigation, medical emergencies and fire safety. It also gives Decatur residents and those affiliated with Decatur an opportunity to develop working relationships with our Public Safety staff. If you are interested in completing an application for the May/June class please contact Captain Ninetta Violante at 404-947-0522 or email [email protected] .

THE DATES OF THE 2015 CFA ARE THURSDAY, May 7 – THURSDAY, June 11, 2015.  CLASS TIMES ARE 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.

Decatur Active Living’s Cheryl Burnette sends along the details for one of Decatur’s most popular kid events of the year…

Join Decatur Active Living on Saturday, March 7^th from 10am until 1pm for the annual Touch-a-Truck Event. This fun community event gives children of all ages an opportunity to touch, explore and see their favorite trucks or equipment on wheels.  The City of Decatur and DeKalb County dump trucks, fire trucks, tractors, police cars and motorcycles and many other types of vehicles will be on display.

Ride Your Bike! We encourage folks to ride their bike to the event to have it registered by the Decatur Police Department. All those who ride their bike to the event will also receive a special bike pin!

Decatur Active Living is celebrating National Nutrition Month at this annual event. National Nutrition Month is a campaign that focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. When you come to Touch-A-Truck, join in the effort by bringing any canned or non-perishable food item. All items will be delivered to DEAM, Decatur Emergency Assistance Ministry.

Touch-a-Truck takes place in the Callaway Building Parking lot located at 120 West Trinity Place, Decatur. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, April 18.

For more information, contact Cheryl Burnette  or [email protected] . Be sure to visit www.beactivedecatur.com for up to date information on all Active Living programs throughout the year.

The City of Decatur sent out this announcement…

The Decatur Fire Department has promoted Stephanie Burton to Deputy Fire Chief, effective Sept 1. Duties in her new role include fire operations, events and emergency medical services. Chief Burton will continue to provide fire prevention and education as the city’s Fire Marshal. The previous Deputy Fire Chief Tim Hatcher retired at the end of August.

“Chief Burton is already a familiar face to many residents and business owners in the City of Decatur,” said City Manager Peggy Merriss. “She is an experienced fire fighter who brings a high level of expertise to her new role as Deputy Fire Chief.”

Chief Burton’s office is located at Fire Station #1, 230 E. Trinity Pl., Decatur, Ga. 30030.

The Decatur Fire Department provides fire protection services, promotes fire prevention and enforces the city’s fire codes. The department has an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Protection Class 2 rating, which allows Decatur residents and businesses to receive lower insurance premiums. All Decatur fire fighters are certified by the Georgia Fire Fighter Standards and Training Council and receive an average of more than 300 hours of training a year.

If you were traveling East Lake Drive around lunch time yesterday, you may have found the road closed around the East Lake MARTA Station.  David sent in this photo of Decatur Fire along the closed strip.  Decatur Fire’s Stephanie Burton provided us with the details of the incident…

On Monday, April 21, 2014 at 11:51am Decatur Fire Department responded to 222 E. Lake Dr. in reference to a gas leak.  Upon arrival, Decatur Fire found DeKalb County Water Shed working in the area.  A crew struck a residential service line.  The area was closed for approximately 2hrs to allow Georgia Natural Gas to shut down and repair the leak.  No one was evacuated.  The only location affected by the leak was 222 E. Lake Dr.

From Sgt. Violante of the Decatur Fire Department…

Special Needs Informational Meeting
Wed. March 12
10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 
Fire Station #1, 230 E. Trinity Pl.

The City of Decatur Fire Department would like to meet with any families with children with special needs or medical issues. We want to continue responding in the best way possible to care for all families, including those with special needs. The meeting will discuss medical care, large scale events, and fire scenarios with families. In addition, we want to inform families about the benefits of using Smart 911 and exchange ideas on how to better dispatchers’ responses to emergency calls from families with special needs.

We need your participation and input to do the best job possible.  Please join us on March 12 at 10 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. at the City of Decatur Fire Station #1.

The address for Fire Station #1 is 230 E. Trinity Pl., Decatur, GA 30030. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact Sergeant Violante at Ninetta.Violante@decaturga.com or via phone, at .

Louis points to this short blurb from the AJC…

Brookhaven recently signed a deal with Decatur to handle fire marshal inspections and permitting.

Brookhaven will pay $40 an hour for the service. DeKalb County had handled the work previously, processing about 600 building permits every year. The county will continue to provide fire and rescue services to Brookhaven.