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File #: 2026-0572    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 3/17/2026 In control: ERPS-Employee Relations & Public Safety Committee
On agenda: 3/26/2026 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Commission Districts First Responder Kits 4 Kids Program
Attachments: 1. K4K Items included

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Fire & Rescue Services                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All Commission Districts

First Responder Kits 4 Kids Program

Body

 

Information Contact: Melvin K. Carter, Interim Fire Chief

Phone Number: (678) 406-7750

 

PURPOSE:

Seek for the approval of the Board of Commissioners to accept the donation of 100 First Responder Kits4Kids kits, valued at $2,000

 

NEED/IMPACT:

The kits will support our response to incidents involving children.  These kits include age-appropriate items designed to comfort, engage, and reduce anxiety for pediatric patients during stressful situations, while also assisting responders with patient cooperation and overall scene management. 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

100 kits are valued at $2,000 with zero fiscal impact to DeKalb County as all kits will be donated

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents...