Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association

01/30/2026

Does your fire personnel need additional training hours?

01/30/2026

I know it does not feel like it outside.... but SPRING is approaching soon! With that being said, it's time to start thinking about keeping our TN Fallen Firefighter Memorial pristine and beautiful!

We need our TN departments to start looking at their calendars and commit to a date for clean up efforts.

Attached is the current sign up of those agencies that have committed in 2026.

Please email Amy Maxwell, TFCA Communications, if your department can help: tnfirechiefassoc@gmail.com.

Thank you.
TN Fire Chiefs Association

01/29/2026

Please join us in wishing Jeff Elliott a farewell and best wishes as he has announced his retirement from the Tennessee Fire Codes Academy.

It has been an incredible journey with him at the helm for the last 13 years and we would like to show our sincere appreciation and wish him well on his next adventure with a reception surrounding him by all his friends.

Light refreshments will be served in the Multi-purpose room of the conference center at TFACA on February 10 at 1:00 PM.

Kindly RSVP your attendance to nichole.brown@tn.gov by 2/6/26.

01/27/2026

01/21/2026

Register Now for FREE Fire Service Training

The National Volunteer Fire Council is bringing free emergency service training to your area. Register now to secure your space!

Course:
EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques

When:
Saturday, March 21, 2026
0900-1700 CT

Where:
Rosalie Fire Department
16191 Hwy 71
Pisgah, Alabama 35765

Hosted by:
Rosalie Fire Department

Course Descriptions:
As the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data and resources, and equip the first responder with the knowledge and tools to respond more safely when a hybrid or electric vehicle is involved in an incident.

Questions?
Contact Amanda Tegtmeyer at amanda@nvfc.org.

Registration Link:

https://nvfc.wufoo.com/forms/w6wcofz0y8m8cv/?edge_reader_page

01/20/2026

REGISTER TODAY!

Attendees Registration: https://square.link/u/kGGRhP0R

Vendor Registration: https://square.link/u/hQyoXCu9

01/15/2026

Having Difficult Conversations With Low Performing

Still time to join this webinar for Thursday 1/15/26 at 7pm CST.
Join Retired Chiefs Brian McQueen and Chief John M. Buckman III as they share their experiences and wisdom about having that difficult conversation with a low performing volunteers.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84432078976?pwd=g48AMQsu1ZFEo5c7GDqTqJWK6bqHpH.1

John M. Buckman III

VCOS Education Coordinator

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01/13/2026

Don't forget to register your department members for this excellent training!

We will have nationally recognized, free, in-person training on Volunteer Recruitment & Retention in Jackson, TN on February 7th.

WHEN: Saturday, February 7th, 2026 9:30 AM CST to 3 PM CST.

LOCATION: Doubletree Hotel, 1770 US-45 Bypass, Jackson, TN

FREE TRAINING: "Enhancing Volunteer Recruitment & Retention: It's Everyone's Job" (Paid for by TFCA SAFER Grant).

Please see attached flyer and click on "Click to Register" at bottom of the flyer and register folks from your department. Training and lunch is free but we need the numbers to order food, etc.

This is excellent training for every member of your department. Please take advantage of this free opportunity paid for by your TFCA SAFER Grant.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tfca-training-event-tickets-1979393106064?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=59160ea07c15c38c22051ae61941ee1bca0843ba5168bdb13a0b1a505940c33cfb3aa775e45f329ee9ad0cc06ff2dac253b4e37c31d3ad35b22d3d8c93495abcdf29acaff2d3e7cfeb36a9456a

01/09/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

01/09/2026

** MARK YOUR CALENDARS **

01/06/2026

Want to be a vendor at the TFCA Winter Conference in Jackson, TN on February 3 -7, 2026?

Register today!

TN Fire Chief Association 2026 Winter Quarterly Meeting

01/06/2026

Good morning,

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Retired Fire Chief Charles Carter, formerly of the Millington Fire Department. Chief Carter began his distinguished firefighting career in 1972 as a reserve firefighter with the Millington Fire Department. In 1978, he became a full-time firefighter, and in 1991, he was promoted to Chief, a position he held until his retirement in 2009.

Throughout his career, Chief Carter made significant contributions to the firefighting community. He was elected President of the Shelby County Fire Chiefs Association and, in 1994, became President of the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association. Additionally, he served multiple terms as a board member of our own association.

Please keep Chief Carter’s family, friends, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to lay him to rest. A link to his obituary is attached for those who would like to pay their respects.


Respectfully,
Brian Biggs
Ashland City Fire Department
President, Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association 2024-2026

View Charles Allen Carter's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.