"News" in the world of Public Safety...
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May 2007
More information on Fulton County Firefighter Felix Roberts updated 5-31-07
May 30
For updated information on Fulton County LODD/LODI situation call 404-597-0320.
May 30
Please forward to all as needed. Richard Dollar
here Captain Fulton County Fire. as of 05-30-2007 at 1400hrs Capt. Gilliard is
well but has not made it to the step down rooms yet. His only complaint is
hospital food so we are sneaking in veggies to him. Thanks so much for the
support. I have worked with Felix when he was on the south side. Thanks for all
of the info!! I found out thru yall about the funeral times!!!!!!!
RFB-KTF-FTM- Again THANK YOU ALL Richard Dollar
May 30
Funeral Arrangements for Firefighter Felix Roberts
Flags are flying at half mast at Fulton County facilities in honor of Firefighter Felix Roberts. He lost his life in the line of duty while battling a structure fire at a home in Johns Creek on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2007.
Visitation for Firefighter Roberts will be held on June 1, 2007 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Murray Brothers Funeral Home, 1199 Utoy Springs Road, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30331, with the Wake Service to follow from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will take place Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4245 Cascade Road, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30331. (Traffic is expected to be extremely heavy along Cascade Road throughout the day.) Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens located at 5755 Mallory Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30349.
“We are all fortunate to have worked with Firefighter Roberts,” said Fire Chief Larry Few. “He was a hero who bravely served both his country and Fulton County residents. We are stunned by this loss.”
Roberts joined the Fulton County Fire Department in 1999. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Persian Gulf War. A native of Tampa, Florida, Roberts is survived by his mother and four siblings.
In lieu of flowers or cards, the Roberts family requests that donations be made in memory of Felix to the Grady Memorial Hospital Burn Unit or the America Cancer Society.
May 30
Firefighter Derrick Kelly (Dekalb County Fire) was killed last Thursday while in Myrtle Beach for Bike Week. He had just left his station that morning to head over there. Derrick lost control of his bike and was killed after being struck by a car. He has three small children, and a strong family who will miss him terribly. His family at Station 6 along with everyone else he has ever worked with will miss his presence. He was always smiling and always had a great story to tell.
May 29
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our own, Derrick M. Kelly (Dekalb Fire). Please keep Derrick’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Arrangements are as follows:
Visitation
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
1800 – 2000
4731 Darlene Way
Tucker, GA
Funeral Service
Remains to lie in state from 1000 until noon
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Noon
Covenant Ministries
3283 Columbia Woods Drive
Decatur, GA
Interment
Hillandale Cemetery
May 28
We regret to inform you that Fulton County (Georgia) Firefighter Felix Roberts was killed in the line of duty this morning operating at a house fire in John's Creek. Captain Wayne Gilliard was injured and airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries. Initial reports are that they were conducting a search for a civilian occupant of the home when a flashover occurred. Another firefighter that has not yet been identified was transported some time later with reported minor injuries. Further details will be posted as they become available.
Please keep all Fulton County Fire personnel and the families of both brothers in your thoughts and prayers.
Captain Avery was the firefighter transported to NFRH, as of now he has been released and in good condition, suffering from some minor smoke inhalation.
May 28
Derrick Kelly (Dekalb County Fire Department) was killed over the weekend in Myrtle Beach SC, more information will follow. If anyone has any info please email dennis@offdutynetwork.com.
May 25
Bugaboo Fire T-shirt Order Form (Fargo, GA Side)
The State of Georgia is experiencing possibly the worst fire season in their history. Over 600 square miles has burned since the middle of April. Fuel moisture levels are at historic lows. At least 18" of rain is needed to end this siege and return water levels in the Okefenokee Swamp to somewhat normal. It is highly likely that the duff & peat in the swamp will smolder and burn for months like it did in the 1954-55 fires which burned for 18 months. Firefighters from over 30 States have responded to the call for assistance.
The small City of Fargo (pop. 380) which is located on the southwestern edge of the Okefenokee has been severely impacted by the fires that are raging around it. This small burg has one fire truck which is over 30 years old. They are in desperate need of a new rig.
Upon hearing of Fargo's plight, Wildland firefighters responded with T-shirt Fundraiser. The local third grade teacher designed a T-shirt for the Fargo side of the Bugaboo Fire and the City is selling them with all proceeds going to the "Fargo Fire Truck Fund." The local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are taking orders and mailing shirts to firefighters nation wide.
Shirts are $20 for one shirt or $15 each for orders of 2 or more are. If you would like to support Fargo in their efforts to buy a new Fire Truck, fill out the attached order form and mail a check made out to "City of Fargo." All the residents of Fargo THANK YOU from the bottom of their hearts.
May 20
I do not have all the info but there was a Henry County Deputy killed this morning in an MVA. As the info comes thru I will pass it along. If you work in Henry County and can get me more info please do so, so that I can put it out. The officer was responding to another MVA and as traffic slowed down in front of him he struck a cargo van. That's all the info I have right now.
May 14
Amber Dean wife of Logan Dean (Atlanta Fire) Funeral information
Visitation on May 15, 2007
at:
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Mayes, Ward-Dobbins Funeral
Home
180 Church Street
Marietta, Georgia 30060
770-428-1511
Funeral on May 16, 2007 at: 4:00 pm
Woodstock First Baptist Church
11905 Highway 92
Woodstock, Georgia 30188
7709264428
Interment following the funeral at:
Rolling Hills Memory Gardens
Acworth, Georgia
Thank you for everyone’s continued prayers and support.
May 13
This evening Logan Dean (Atlanta Fire) lost the love of his life Amber at about
6:30. Amber has been battling cancer for the past 4 years and succumbed to her
cancer tonight. Please keep Logan, his family and Amber's family in your
thoughts and prayers. I will be sending out an email tomorrow with all the
funeral information. If you have any questions please call me at the number
below.