Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association

04/24/2026

On behalf of the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association, we send our deepest condolences to the Morristown Fire Department on the passing of Retired Training Officer and Battalion Chief John Curtis "Johnny" Carpenter. Greeneville Fire Chief, Alan Shipley, said "Johnny played a vital role in the development of firefighters across our region, and his commitment to the fire service will leave an enduring legacy."

The Morristown Fire Department will honor Battalion Chief Carpenter next Tuesday, April 28th, evening at the Spring Recruit Graduation at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greeneville, TN.

View John Curtis "Johnny" Carpenter II's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

04/23/2026

Murfreesboro Fire Department making a difference in children's lives!

04/17/2026

THANK YOU to Bradley County Fire-Rescue for the clean-up efforts at the TN Fallen Firefighter Memorial today.

Bradley County Fire-Rescue, Chief Jeff Stewart, Deputy Chief Corey Davis, and Mutual Aid Chief Dewey Woody along with four new firefighter recruits.

04/16/2026

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04/10/2026

proudly announces the promotion of Jason Sparks to the role of executive director of the Tennessee State Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA) located in Bell Buckle.

Mr. Sparks, who has nearly 30 years of professional experience in the fire service and emergency management, has served since 2020 as TFACA’s Fire Program Director. In that role, Mr. Sparks excelled at statewide training operations, supported curriculum modernization that aligned with national standards, and strengthened instructor workforce development, among other duties.

“Jason has a proven leadership track record, a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of fire safety and emergency management, and a vision for creating even greater success at TFACA in the future,” said State Fire Marshal and Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Carter Lawrence. “In this new role as TFACA’s executive director, Jason will continue to advance training at the Academy to better protect firefighters and the communities they serve.”

See the full release in our comments section.

04/02/2026

Congrats to all the Tennessee Agencies who were awarded the 2026 Rescue Squad Grant.

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03/31/2026

Please see the information below from Dr. Edwards, he has spoken a few times for us and supports the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association.

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

03/30/2026

03/30/2026

TFCA SPRING MEETING AGENDA

May 5 - 8, 2026
Park Vista Hotel
Gatlinburg, TN

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03/05/2026

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Thank you all for all that you do!



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