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FIRE PREVENTION CERTIFICATIONS On March 16, Lieutenant Ratliff and Lieutenant Romano of the Bureau of Fire Prevention successfully completed testing and earned their Evidence Collection Technician certification at the International Association of Arson Investigators Spring Training Conference. RECRUIT GRADUATION Congratulations to Firefighters Hunter Scoggins, Caleb Fowler, and Steven Storey on successfully completing Basic Firefighter Class 26-1 through the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. Their dedication, discipline, and commitment to the fire service have prepared them to serve our community with skill and professionalism. FIRE DEPARTMENT WEEKLY FIRE TOTALS Fire: 2 Medical: 101 Other: 40 Total: 143 On March 8, the Smyrna Fire Department was recognized as one of the first 100 Gold Helmet Departments in the United States by the NIOSH National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. This distinction reflects our ongoing commitment to firefighter health, wellness, and cancer risk reduction. This achievement is more than a badge of honor—it is the result of meaningful action: Advanced health screenings (cardiac, cancer, and mental health) Top-tier gear, including advanced PPE cleaning and replacement Comprehensive behavioral health support Essential cancer benefits We extend our sincere thanks to our Mayor and Council, Human Resources, Finance, and City Administration. Your leadership and continued support make these initiatives possible. We are proud to lead the way in protecting the health and safety of those who serve our community. SMYRNA FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES GOLD HELMET STATUSM A R C H 2 3 - M A R C H 2 7 P A G E 0 5