DeKalb EMS Recognized with Award DeKalb_EMS – DeKalb EMS was awarded the Region IV “Call of the Year Award” from the Upper Cumberland EMS Directors Association. Pictured from left are Kristie Johnson, Director Hoyte Hale, Trevin Merriman, Trent Phipps, Becky Atnip, and Justin Thompson. Not pictured are Stephanie Brown, Daniel Summers, Rachel Chechi, and John Poss. our EMS staff who work hard and are dedicated to their job Latest County Adopts Powers Act Smithville Cemetery to Undergo Beautification DeKalb Fire Recognized as Elite Department Tanya Howard Receives Award