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Brent Driscoll Named Fire Marshal in Barrow County
February 20, 2026 | GEORGIA
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BARROW, GA — February 19th — The Barrow County Fire Department has appointed Captain Brent Driscoll as its next Fire Marshal. Driscoll has over ten years of fire department experience, with a particular focus on inspections, investigations, and public safety.
He is a retired United States Army veteran and a licensed fire inspector, with CFI-I (licensed Fire Investigator I) and Fire Inspector I qualifications. He formerly worked for the City of Elberton Fire Marshal's Office and the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office, where he was responsible for inspections, investigations, and regulatory compliance.