VIDEO: A DeKalb County firefighter is now enjoying his independence. Channel 2โs Lori Wilson shares how the community came together for a big surprise, a year in the making. โI never thought weโd get to this point,โ DeKalb Fire and Rescue Capt. David McBrayer said. In June of 2023, we introduced you to McBrayer on Channel 2 Action News. The 15-year veteran of DeKalb County Fire and Rescue was on his way home from work when an oncoming driver lost control while going 96 miles per hour. The driver crossed the double yellow line and hit McBrayer head-on. โIโm paralyzed from the chest down,โ McBrayer explained. Before the accident, McBrayer transformed his body, losing over 100 pounds. His strength and determination have gotten him through these tough months.
