DeKalb Fire Department Among the State’s Elites for Outstanding Training Achievement

October 24, 2024
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For the 16th consecutive year  the DeKalb County Fire Department has been recognized as one of Tennessee’s elite fire departments for outstanding training achievement. The DeKalb County Fire Department is ranked #1 among volunteer fire departments in the state of Tennessee for 2023-2024 training achievement. Of the 732 fire departments in Tennessee, both volunteer and career, the DeKalb County Fire Department ranked # 18 for 2023-2024 training achievement.

This year, the department logged 2,745 training hours at the state fire academy and was recognized as a Gold Level fire department. A complete listing of 2023-2024 Elite Club departments can be viewed at:
https://www.tn.gov/commerce/tfaca/news-information/2023-2024-elite-club.html

DeKalb County Mayor Matt Adcock commended the department’s members and leaders for continuing to make the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department’s training program a legacy of excellence. “Our county takes great pride in the level of commitment and service that we continue to see year after year from our firefighters who work hard and train hard to make sure our citizens have good fire department services here in DeKalb County. Getting this kind of consistent statewide recognition makes it very clear that we have an excellent group of committed men and women who sacrifice many hours to be prepared to respond to the emergency needs of our citizens,” said Mayor Adcock.

Chief Donny Green said he wants to personally commend Lt. Luke Green, the department’s Training Officer, and his support staff for their leadership, planning and coordination of the department’s training activities in a manner that consistently spotlights the training program as one of  the best in the state, volunteer and career.

“The Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy provides excellent training programs delivered by professional and knowledgeable campus and field instructors. In addition to the 2,745 hours at the Academy, our training officer coordinated 1,912.4 hours of in “in-house” training,” said Chief Green.

“Without the support of County Mayor Adcock, the County Commission, the families of our volunteer firefighters, our community and business partners, and the citizens of DeKalb County, the department could not have achieved this honored recognition. Properly trained firefighters are the best tools available to any fire department,” he continued.

Without proper training, the best and most expensive equipment is useless. However, good training coupled with good equipment is priceless,” added Chief Green. “Training performance and documentation are core elements in the Insurance Services Office’s (ISO) property protection that determine how much property owners have to pay in homeowners insurance premiums”.

If you are interested in learning more about the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department, or would like information on how to be a member of the DCFD team, you can visit the Department’s website at: www.dekalbfire.com, or call 615-464-7176. You can also visit the Department’s Facebook group page.

October 24, 2024
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Tony Luna received the Aqua Award at Lake Homes Realty’s National Agent Summit for his exceptional achievements in real estate.

The Aqua Award is given to agents with a total transaction volume between $3.5 million and $10 million with 20 or more transition sides with a total transaction volume of $2.5 million or greater between September 1, 2023, and August 31, 2024.

It should be noted that total transaction volume is the sum of the property sale price of each transaction side represented, even if the side represented was shared with another agent.

“Tony continues to impress with his hard work and dedication, year after year, and we are proud to present him with this major award,” said Glenn S. Phillips, CEO of Lake Homes Realty. “The Aqua Award is one of our company’s most prestigious honors,” Phillips said. “Agents like Tony are why Lake Homes Realty is one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.”

About Lake Homes Realty

Lake Homes Realty (LakeHomes.com) is a multi-state real estate company focused on lake homes and land.

The Alabama-based brokerage has been named six consecutive times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine. Lake Homes Realty is a licensed real estate brokerage in 36 states and is growing rapidly into additional states.

October 23, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

A total of 3,530 people has cast ballots in DeKalb County for the November 5th elections.

Sample Ballot

During the seventh day of early voting on Wednesday, October 23 a total of 362 people voted in DeKalb County including 359 in person and 3 by absentee.

From Wednesday through Wednesday, October 16-23 the election commission reports that a total of 3,530 people has voted early.

The turnout each day is as follows:

Wednesday, October 16: A total of 643 including 492 in person, 100 by absentee, and 51 at the nursing home/Webb House.

Thursday, October 17: A total of 465 including 452 in person and 13 by absentee

Friday, October 18: A total of 530 including 521 in person and 9 by absentee

Saturday, October 19: A total of 323 including 314 in person and 9 by absentee

Monday, October 21: A total of 431 including 425 in person and 6 by absentee

Tuesday, October 22: A total of 776 including 551 in Smithville at the courthouse, 205 in Alexandria at the fairgrounds, and 20 by absentee.

Wednesday, October 23: A total of 362 including 359 in person and 3 by absentee

Early Voting continues through October 31.

On the ballot this year is the Presidential election as well as races for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives (District 6), Tennessee Senate (District 16), and Tennessee House of Representatives (District 40).

In DeKalb County, two referendums are on the ballot regarding a $50 wheel tax and the issuance of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $65 million for a judicial center and jail.

In Smithville at the courthouse, early voting times will be as follows:

Mondays: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Tuesdays: 12 noon until 6 p.m.
Wednesdays: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Thursdays: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. until 12 noon

In Alexandria at the Sandlin Building on the Fairgrounds, early voting times will be as follows:
Tuesday, October 29: 12 noon until 6 p.m.

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