Georgia Chief on Leave as County Investigates Hiring

Posted by: Curt Varone February 22, 2023 0

A Georgia fire chief has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the hiring of a firefighter who was facing felony theft charges in Alabama. Fire Chief Roderick Jolivette is on leave from the Douglas County Fire/EMS as the county looks into the hiring of Daymetrie Williams.

Williams was arrested in Hunstville, Alabama in 2019 and facing felony theft charges. He was hired in Douglas County, Georgia in 2021. In 2022, the department became aware of the charges. In his brief tenure with Douglas County, Williams was disciplined for an “altercation with an employee” and “unwanted leering.” He has been on paid leave since November, 2022.

About Curt Varone

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.
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