Douglas County Fire/EMS Department

06/12/2026

🚓🚒🚑 Public Safety Week is June 15–18! 🚑🚒🚓

Join us as we honor the men and women who protect and serve our community every day. Throughout the week, residents will have opportunities to connect with public safety professionals, learn about local services, and support important community initiatives.

Highlights include:
▪️ Community Pop-Ups & Tours
▪️ Public Safety Proclamations
▪️ Blood Drive Opportunities
▪️ Insight Exchange Luncheon
▪️ Take Back the Night
▪️ Networking & Partnership Opportunities
▪️ Give Back Opportunities

DCFD is proud to participate in this community-wide celebration alongside our public safety partners. We look forward to meeting residents, sharing resources, and strengthening the relationships that help keep Douglas County safe.

06/05/2026

🚒 DCFD at Work – May 2026 🚑

May was another busy month for Douglas County Fire/EMS as our personnel responded to 2,089 calls for service, averaging 67 calls every day across the county.

📊 May 2026 Highlights
▪️ Total Calls: 2,089
▪️ Rescue/EMS Calls: 1,400
▪️ Service Calls: 209
▪️ HazMat Calls: 65
▪️ Fire Calls: 52

🏆 Busiest Units
🚑 Med 11 – 310 calls
🚒 Engine 10 – 204 calls
🪜 Truck 10 – 78 calls

These numbers represent the dedication of our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and support personnel who serve our community 24/7. Thank you to our members for their commitment to protecting life and property, and thank you to the citizens of Douglas County for your continued support.

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06/04/2026

Coming soon! Want to join the competition? We need you… just remember to say “Fire Douglas County Fire/EMS Department is the BEST”

🩸Hey Douglas County, we need your help🩸. Yes, there is a shortage of blood, and we really need you to donate, but we also want you to donate in our county to help us win the "Red Cross Battle of the Badges". Donate blood at the Douglasville Police Department on Tuesday, June 16, between 11 am and 4 pm to help Douglasville Police, Douglas County Fire/EMS Department, and Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) beat our rivals in the competition, Haralson and Carroll Counties. There is only one location to donate and that is 2083 Fairburn Road at our Community Room. Sign up and donate and you will also receive a t-shirt and $15 e-gift card, plus automatic entry to win one of two $7,500 gift cards.

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Sergeant Todd Arbeau on his retirement. We thank him for over three decades of dedicated service to the citizens of Douglas County. Sergeant Arbeau was widely known as one of the best pump operators to ever work at Douglas County Fire Department. Thanks again Todd, we hope you have an amazing retirement. It is definitely well earned.

05/30/2026

Please join us in congratulating Spencer Merrill on his recent promotion to Fire Apparatus Operator! 🚒🔥As a FAO, Spencer will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of department apparatus, ensuring equipment is ready at a moment’s notice, and performing under pressure during emergency situations. Spencer’s hard work, dedication, and professionalism throughout his promotional assessment reflect the high standards and commitment we value in our organization. Conratulations Spencer on a job well done! ⚡🏆

05/30/2026

👏🏼🚒Congratulations Lieutenant Howes! 🚒🎖️

Lt. Timothy Howes Completes International Professional
Designation Process

Lt. Timothy Howes has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Fire Officer” (FO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing® (CPC®) met on (February 9, 2026) to confer the designation.

The Designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement, and technical competence. In addition, all applicants are required to identify a future professional development plan.

The FO designation program uses a comprehensive peer review model to evaluate candidates seeking the credential. The Commission on Professional Credentialing awards the designation only after an individual successfully meets all the organization’s stringent criteria.

Achieving this designation signifies Lt. Timothy Howe’s career commitment to the fire and emergency services.
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05/30/2026

Please join us in congratulating Shalonsky Marc on his recent promotion to Fire Apparatus Operator! 🚒🔥As a FAO, Shalonsky will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of department apparatus, ensuring equipment is ready at a moment’s notice, and performing under pressure during emergency situations. Shalonsky’s hard work, dedication, and professionalism throughout his promotional assessment reflect the high standards and commitment we value in our organization. Conratulations Shalonsky on a job well done! ⚡🏆

05/29/2026

Interested in fire or EMS?
Pull up tomorrow 👀

05/28/2026

Interested in Fire/EMS? Pull up tomorrow. 🔥
Flyer in comments…

05/28/2026

Solid crew. Built through hard work. 🔥