IABPFF

IABPFF INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

IABPFF COMMUNITY RELATIONS CHAIR

An experienced Fire Service Leader whose professional responsibility expands into areas of public education, public speaking, motivational leadership and decision-making. Competent and knowledgeable in all phases of Fire Service Management as it relates to Fire Suppression, with specific expertise in Fire Prevention & Safety.

Professionally trained by Dr. Carl Homes, creator of the Executive Development Institute, the National Fire Academy, the University of Memphis and Chattanooga State Technical Community College to conduct Research and Planning that forecast long-range department goals. As an instructor, I have contributed pertinent information to the Executive Development Institute overall organizational plan, which has impacted thousands of individuals and their corresponding fire departments, as well as, their Fire Safety Management Division goals.

Provide guidance on Developing Fire & Life Safety Strategies to Fire Chiefs, Fire Marshal, City Officials, Fire Protection Engineers, Fire Plans Examiners, Public Education Officers, Fire Inspectors, and Fire Service personnel, Architects, Code Enforcement Officers and business owners.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

City of Chattanooga Fire Department – July 3, 1987 – October 31, 2015

An experienced Fire Service Leader whose professional responsibility expands into areas of public education, public speaking, motivational leadership and decision-making.

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS

Joined the Brothers United, Chattanooga, TN. In 1987

Served as President for (4) years

DEGREE STUDIES/CONTINUING EDUCATION

Chattanooga State Community College

Fire Science Technology A.A.S.

University of Memphis

Bachelors of Professional Studies

Fire Administration/Fire Prevention Technology B.P.S.

National Fire Academy contract Instructor

Fire Prevention & Life Safety Education

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

National Fire Protection Association

National Fire Academy Alumna Association

National Fire and Life Safety Educator

Home Safety Council

COMMUNITY RELATIONS ACTIVITIES:

Board of Directors for Generation (H.O.P.E.) Male Mentoring Program Inc.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee (Wish Granter)

2nd Vice-Director Southeast Region

Founding member of The 100 Black Men of Chattanooga

Community Relation Coordination (I.A.B.P.F.F.)

General Colin Powell’s America’s Promise

East 5th Street Child Care Center Board of Directors

Event Coordinator for Blood Assurance (Bone Marrow Drive)

Director for Black Achievers Henry Branch Y.M.C.A

Center for Missing and Exploited Children (Take 25)

Mentoring at Howard School for Males

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Developed a National community outreach program to address fire and life safety across the country

Listed as a faculty of the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy

Recognition for outstanding achievement for promoting Chattanooga by the President’s VIP Council (Chattanooga Area Convention & Visitors Bureau)

Received Proclamation from the State, County, and City for the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters (November 2, 2000)

Awarded the Presidential Award for Community Outreach from the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters