Chaplain Ron Little

The Chaplain is a non-denominational support person for you without regard to rank, position or promotion.  The Chaplain is not a clinical psychologist; board certified psychiatrist, clinical therapist or professional counselor.  The Chaplain is there to listen and advise from a spiritual perspective.

When Should I call the Chaplain?
Whether you are struggling at work, home, in personal relationships,  or spiritual matters the Chaplain is there for you.  Sometimes you just need a safe place to talk.  All sessions are held in strict confidentiality.  The Chaplain primarily concern is for fire personnel.  The Chaplain does ride-alongs with the Battalion Chief on a weekly basis and will often drop by stations just to say hello.

• Job related stress: Your job is unique and stressful. You will see in one shift more carnage, destruction and devastation than most  people see in a life time. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a common occurrence in fire service personnel.  Your Battalion Chief, Captain, Lt. and Sgt. will be looking out for your physical and emotional well being.  Do not hesitate to let them know you need to call the Chaplain.  They understand and will give you the time you need.
• On the Scene:   As a 1st responder you are on the scene as it unfolds.  Should you feel it would be beneficial for the victim or their family to have a Chaplain with them, please discuss it with your  Battalion Chief or Incident Commander. They will in turn call the Chaplain to the Scene.
• Death Notifications:  The Chaplains responsibility is to accompany 1st responder personnel to deliver death notifications.  The Chaplain will act as a liaison to the victim’s family minister and will wait with the family until the minister or additional family arrives.
• Taking Care of Our Own:  God forbid that a tragedy occur in which Fire Personnel give their lives on the job.  Should we experience such tragedy, the Chaplain will be there for the fire department  family and family of the deceased.  A full fire department funeral may be offered.  The Chaplain will be willing to officiate alone or in conjunction with the family minister.

To contact Chaplain Ron Little with prayer requests, to schedule a meeting, or just to talk to him. Email Chaplain Ron Little  or you can contact him at the church office: 770.473.0874

For additional information on issues such as P.T.S.D, Critical Incident Stress you can visit Chaplain Little’s website

Chief of Staff Jody Weller

Jody Weller is employed with Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services currently serving as the Chief of Staff assigned to the Executive Team. He has over 35 years of experience in the fire service, having begun his professional career with the City of Riverdale, Georgia. Chief Weller holds a Master’s degree from Columbia Southern University in Fire Service Executive Leadership/ Public Administration, as well as the Chief Fire Officer Designation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE). Additionally, he has multiple certifications through the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications including Fire Instructor I & II and Fire Officer I- IV. Chief Weller has been a Paramedic for 30 years and is an instructor in BLS, ACLS, and PALS through the American Heart Association, as well as serving as a Training Center Faculty.  Currently, Chief Weller serves as second in command and oversees the daily operations for all personnel at Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services. He has been involved in coaching many youth sports and is an umpire with the Georgia High School Association having been the Crew Chief in two State Championships. He has, also, been involved in the Georgia Police and Fire Games for more than 15 years. Personally, Chief Weller is married with three adult sons and three grandchildren.

Chief Financial Officer Darius Wilson

Assistant Chief/Chief Financial Officer Darius Wilson began his career serving the citizens of Clayton County in 2006. Over the years, he has advanced through the ranks of Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services, holding positions as Firefighter, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain/Assistant Fire Marshal, and Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention.

Chief Wilson holds an extensive range of state certifications, including EMT-Intermediate, HazMat Operations, Confined Space Technician, Rope Rescue Technician, Trench Rescue Technician, Structural Collapse Technician, Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, and POST-certified Peace Officer. In 2017, he graduated from the Clayton County Regional Police Academy, where he earned both the Academic Award and Honor Graduate Award in recognition of his leadership and excellence. He is also a graduate of Kent State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication with a double major.

In his current role as Assistant Chief/Chief Financial Officer, Chief Wilson has primary responsibility for managing the fiscal operations of the department. His duties include developing, preparing, and submitting projected budgets for approval; overseeing accounts payable and contractual compliance; and managing procurement of vehicles, equipment, and supplies, including site inspections to ensure compliance with bid specifications.

Beyond financial oversight, Chief Wilson serves as the department’s Risk Safety Officer, where he tracks and reports all motor vehicle accidents and provides annual statistics on department collisions. He is also an active member of the County’s Vehicle Accident Review Board, hearing appeals of employee at-fault accidents. Additionally, he provides leadership and guidance to the Fire Marshal’s Office, the Office of Professional Standards, and the Logistics Division.

Throughout his career, Chief Wilson has extended his service beyond departmental responsibilities. He has served on the Metro Atlanta Arson Task Force and the Clayton County Quality of Life Task Force, and he remains an active member of the International Association of Arson Investigators, the Georgia Fire Investigator’s Association, and the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs.

Chief Wilson’s career is defined by a passion for service, a commitment to professional development, and a strong belief in the value of teamwork and community engagement in creating safer environments for the residents of Clayton County.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark B. Waterman

Dr. Mark B. Waterman is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over four decades of experience in clinical care, medical leadership, and prehospital emergency services. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services and is an active member of both the Georgia Region 3 EMS Advisory Committee and the Regional Trauma Advisory Committee. In 2025, he was appointed to the State of Georgia EMS Advisory Committee and the M.D. Advisory Committee.

Dr. Waterman dedicated 38 years to Atlanta Medical Center, where he served in multiple leadership roles including Emergency Medicine Physician, Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine, and President of the Medical Staff. His tenure also included serving as Medical Director for Atlanta Fire Rescue, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, and Atlanta Motor Speedway, underscoring his longstanding commitment to public safety and emergency preparedness.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Waterman was the Medical Director for U.S. Virgin Islands EMS and an Attending Emergency Physician at Grady Memorial Hospital. He has also held leadership roles in aeromedical transport as Medical Director for Medway Air Ambulance and contributed to motorsports safety as a Physician Liaison for NASCAR.

Dr. Waterman received his B.S. in Chemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology and earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed a Pediatric Residency at McGill University’s Montreal Children’s Hospital, followed by an Emergency Medicine Residency at Emory University/Grady Memorial Hospital.

He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine in 1985, with recertifications in 1995, 2005, and 2015. He has been a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (F.A.C.E.P.) since 1985.

Diversity & Inclusion Officer David King

After retiring as the Chief of Staff from Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services in May of 2021 David King was called back to service as a Part-time Diversity and Inclusion Officer. This position provides program oversite for our Mentorship Program as well as insight into Firefighter Health and Wellness initiatives. His 32 years of service with Clayton County gives him an invaluable amount of Institutional knowledge and a skill set as a Peer Coordinator  that allows him to relate to all our team members.

Office Manager Heather Dohay

Heather has always had a passion for serving others. She spent 17 years working in the school system with special needs children, where she developed a strong foundation in compassion, organization, and dedication. In 2022, Heather brought those strengths to Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services, joining the Training Division as an Administrative Secretary. In the Training Division Heather supported Recruit classes, coordinated Pearson testing for EMT, AEMT and Paramedic certification and played a key role in the department’s recertification processes.  She found great joy in watching new Recruits and succeed through each stage of training.

In May 2025, Heather was promoted to Office Manager, where she provides administrative support to the Fire Chief and Executive Staff while overseeing the department’s team of administrative secretaries. Heather focuses on staying organized, being dependable, and helping wherever she’s needed to support the department’s day-to-day operations.

Public service runs in Heather’s family—her daughter proudly serves as an officer with Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services and her brother is a Chief Officer in a neighboring department. Outside of work, Heather enjoys time at the lake with her family, playing with her grandchildren and weekend road trips with her husband and friends. She is honored to be a part of the CCFES family and remains dedicated to supporting the department and its mission in every way she can.