DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Master Firefighter of DeKalb County Fire Rescue, was honored at a public funeral service at Truist Park on Thursday.

Fant, 53, died in the line of duty on Sept. 8 while battling a warehouse fire in Lithonia. He was trying to rescue a fellow firefighter when he became trapped inside the burning structure. Officials said he was rushed to Grady Hospital, where he died from his injuries.

A public visitation and viewing was held a the ballpark, followed by a funeral service. Hundreds attended, including other firefighters and first responders.

During the service, he was described as a key part to the rescue team and as an "extraordinary firefighter," the kind others would want beside them on every call.

Fant was born Jan. 18, 1972, in Marietta and raised in Mableton. He

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