East Point City Council has announced the selection of Corey Deon Thornton as the City’s new Fire Chief.

Thornton served as the Department’s Interim Fire Chief from May 20, 2019 until being named as the top commander of the Fire Department.

“Chief Thornton brings a tremendous amount of experience and working knowledge of East Point to the position, and we are confident he will play a key role in moving the Department forward and in helping us attain our mission and goals,” said City Manager Frederick Gardiner.

Chief Thornton is a 25-year veteran of the City of East Point Fire Department, beginning his career as a Firefighter on September 11, 1995.

The City of East Point Fire Department is an operation made up of highly trained and skilled firefighters, devoted to providing the best Fire and EMS Services available.