Executive Director

Freddie Brooks joined the City of Chattanooga Fire department in July 1987 as firefighter. His community involvement allowed him to become widely known by various neighborhood association , social, and youth groups. His efforts lead to more communities becoming aware of fire and life safety campaigns being implemented by The Brother’s United and the fire department. Before he started his 28 year career his love for the community came as a child being raised and educated in the inner-city of Chattanooga, raised in the housing project and educated at Howard High School from elementary until graduating in 1978.
While networking with the IABPFF, a couple of friends perked his interest to furthering his education. Freddie enrolled at his local community college after that and received a Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science Technology in Emergency Service Supervision & Administration from Chattanooga State Community College and went on to complete his Bachelor’s degree from The University of Memphis in Fire Administration & Fire Prevention Technology. A thirst for education continued with his graduation from the Carl Holmes Executive Development Institute at Dillard University, in 2000 and where he remains on staff till this day. Freddie has always valued education and networking with his fellow firefighters from around the country, entering the National Fire Academy he obtains more knowledge in fire prevention and public education which lead him to becoming listed as a contract instructor at (NFA). Freddie has other professional achievements consist of holding a wide variety of fire operations and public education certifications and trainings.

Some of his professional affiliations and memberships include, International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters, (IABPFF) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (AFG) Fire Prevention & Safety Grants Orchard Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church Building Committee (Chairperson) National Fire Academy Alumni Association (NFAA)
International Association of Fire Fighters – Local 820 (IAFF) (NFPA) Committee on Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner Professional Qualification Erlanger Children’s Hospital (Safe Kids of Southeast Tennessee) Connecting Vets to Resources (Board Member)
Orchard Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Head Usher)
Orchard Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Safety and Security Team)
National Fire Protection Association ,National Fire Academy Alumna Association
National Fire and Life Safety Educator, Home Safety Council
What Freddie values most is his community involvement and being recognized by his efforts through the Brother’s United and The (IABPFF)

Community Involvement:
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

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