Dalton Firefighters Benevolent Fund

05/07/2026

Class 5.

04/23/2026

Congratulations Brother.

04/19/2026

Congratulations Alan Ridley on your retirement.

04/03/2026

Dalton firefighter Douglas Kerns has once again carried his department's reputation to new heights, taking top honors in a race up the 51 floors of Charlotte, North Carolina's VUE tower in the American Lung Association's Fight For Air Climb. Kerns finished first among firefighters in the event, fini...

03/30/2026

March 30, 1964

Today we honor four brave Men, Firefighters, Husbands, Fathers, and Grandfathers. Three of whom gave their souls and one who was horribly broken in the line of duty. Thank you, gentlemen, for your sacrifice, for what you built and left all of us, and for the lessons you have taught us. Above all thank you for your SELFLESSNESS. Also, thank you to the families of these men for all you have sacrificed as well.

Godspeed, Selfless Gentlemen

Commercial Mills Inc.
107 East Walnut Avenue
Dalton Georgia

Line of Duty Death:
LT Charles Joyce
Johnnie Wofford
John Earle Ingle

Horribly Broken:
Raymond (S**g) Phelps

03/23/2026

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Firefighter Austin Williams, shown here with his wife, Courtney. He was honored at the Dalton Elks Lodge 1267 Annual Public Safety Officer Banquet in recognition of his dedicated service to the community.

Firefighter Williams began his career with the City of Dalton Fire Department in January of 2017. Over the last 9 years, he has worked tirelessly to perfect his craft and become a key contributor through continued training and professional development. Austin is nearing completion of all necessary training and certification to be a member of the department’s Special Operations Team. This requires a level of commitment and dedication that speaks volumes about his loyalty to our department. In addition, Austin has recently looked beyond the physical demands of the job to focus on the mental health of his brothers and sisters in service. By completing the peer counselor certification course through the Georgia Department of Public Safety Peer Support Program, he has gained the tools necessary to support the mental well-being of firefighters both within our department and across the state. Firefighter Williams sets the example for others to follow and is humble in his approach and demeanor.

03/17/2026

Congratulations to all.

03/09/2026

Dalton Firefighters and thiers wives had a great time at the Serving Marriages Retreat at Berry College this weekend.

03/05/2026