Assistant Chief Brandon Marlow serves as the Assistant Chief of Support Services for Rockdale County Fire Rescue (RCFR), bringing over 25 years of dedicated service to the department and the citizens of Rockdale County. Rising through the ranks from Firefighter to Assistant Chief, he has developed a deep understanding of fire service operations, leadership, and organizational management.

Chief Marlow oversees RCFR’s Emergency Services Division, the department’s largest division with approximately 150 personnel operating on a 24/48 schedule across three shifts and two Battalions per shift. Under his direction, six Battalion Chiefs manage 10 strategically placed fire stations and 11 emergency apparatus, with a 12th unit to be staffed upon completion of the Station 5 remodel.

He played a key role in improving RCFR’s ISO rating from a Class 3/3X to a Class 2/2X, and in 2024 led the successful Records Management System transition, enhancing efficiency and data management across the organization.

Chief Marlow holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Troy University, and multiple associate degrees from Georgia Perimeter College (now Georgia State University).