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Dekalb Engine 11 Installs Smoke Detector for Elderly Resident
June 06, 2020 | GEORGIA
BEN ALBURY, Correspondent

Photo by Cliff CastleberryFire Captain Jason "Jake" Early assists the grateful resident with the installation of her smoke detector.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
Stone Mountain, GA - Dekalb County Firefighters from "The Rock," Fire Station 11, assisted an elderly resident with the installation of a smoke detector in her home following a "food on the stove" call. Captain Jason "Jake" Early, 22 year veteran, led from the front as he instructed his crew on proper techniques and shared past experiences. Early says he is excited for the final 8 years of his career serving the citizens of Dekalb County, saying "I love this place, above all you need to stay positive!".