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Chief Larry FewExecutive Profile

Fire Chief Larry Few
Fulton County Fire Department

Larry Few is a fire professional with an extensive background that spans over twenty-five (25) years of experience in the fire service industry and public safety. As a senior fire executive and public safety officer, his experience includes a thorough knowledge of the Office of the Fire Chief, the Office of Fire Marshal, Fire & Emergency Medical Service Operations, Special Operations, Community Risk Reduction, Fire Administration and Support Services. As the Chief Fire Marshal, his responsibilities included Community Risk Reduction and Fire Prevention. Chief Few has served as a Chief Officer successfully in all areas of fire management and was innovative by introducing new concepts and ideas at each level.

Larry Few is the current Fire Chief of the Fulton County Fire Department. His present responsibilities as Fire Chief include preparation and administration of the Fulton County Fire Department’s $13.5 million dollar budget. As Fire Chief, he is recognized for his ability as an Executive Manager that promotes team-work with the ability to effectively plan, organize and implement activities in order to establish a cooperative and results oriented environment.

Education

1996 B.S., Business Management - Shorter College, Rome, Ga.

1985 A.A., Fire Science Technology - DeKalb College, Decatur, Ga.

1972 Industrial Management - Georgia Institute of Technology - Atlanta, Ga.

Courses
  • Management I, II and III, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Forsyth, Georgia, 1983
  • Executive Development, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, 1994. Completed the Executive Development Certification Class in order to become a Certified Executive Manager.
  • Peace Officers Standard and Training Executive Development, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Forsyth, Georgia, 1993
  • Basic Law Enforcement (Police Officer), Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training, Fulton County Police Training Course, 1986
  • DeKalb Community College, Certified Fire Investigator, Decatur, Georgia.
  • Emergency Medical Technician, State of Georgia, 1983. Responsible for providing emergency medical service to injured persons.

 
 
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