By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
- DeKalb County, Ga. — Firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost a leg and suffered additional traumatic injuries after an on-duty fire engine crash earlier this month; she has undergone multiple surgeries and faces a long recovery. FireRescue1
- Crash details: The engine was responding on Rockbridge Road when it struck a tree, trapping the crew; three members were onboard, with Kennedy the most seriously hurt. Cause under investigation. FireRescue1+1
- Support: A GoFundMe campaign seeks $100,000 to help cover medical expenses. Kennedy had just joined the department in August after 10 months in the academy. FireRescue1+1
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A DeKalb County firefighter who recently completed academy training has lost a leg and remains in recovery after a fire engine crash while responding to a call, officials and local outlets said.
Firefighter Eboni Kennedy was one of three members riding the apparatus when the engine left the roadway and hit a tree on Rockbridge Road, trapping the crew. Kennedy sustained the most serious injuries and has undergone multiple surgeries, according to reports. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. FireRescue1+1
Kennedy, who joined DeKalb County Fire Rescue in August after 10 months in the academy, spoke from her hospital room about the difficult road ahead. Colleagues and community members have launched a GoFundMe with a goal of $100,000 to offset medical costs during her recovery. FireRescue1+1
Department officials said they are reviewing the incident and providing support resources for Kennedy, her crew and their families. Further updates on the investigation will be released as available. FireRescue1