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Michael Thomas is sworn-in as Fire Chief before the DeKalb City Council on April 11.

New DeKalb Fire Chief aims to make department more efficient

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | April 24, 2022
DeKalb County's new fire chief wants to invest in new tools or more efficient technologies to better the fire staff and community.

Residents concerned about ordinance inspections, cost

By Kristin Maglabe | January 15, 2015

Residents claim the implementation of an inspection program will turn businesses away due to frequent inspections and costs.The Fire Safety Registration and Inspection Program is an updated version of the original commercial property inspection ordinance....

DeKalb Fire Chief explains his commitment to community

By Ryan Chodora | March 31, 2013

DeKalb Fire Chief Eric Hicks is always trying to become more experienced and better trained, which is why, even after years of experience, he is finishing up courses at the National Fire Academy. Work experience is something Hicks takes pride in. Hicks...

Sycamore Fire Chief Announces Retirement

By Northern Star Staff | February 16, 2012

Sycamore Fire Chief Mark Kessler announced Thursday he plans to retire March 31. According to a press release, Kessler was hired by the Sycamore Fire Department in 1985 as a firefighter. He rose through the ranks, holding the titles of lieutenant and...