Members

The Commission is comprised of nine members appointed by the Governor. Each member's appointment is for a six year term. Three members of the Commission are selected from a list of nominees submitted by the Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association, three members selected from a list of nominees submitted jointly by the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association, Tennessee Fireman's Association, and the Tennessee Fire Safety Inspector's Association; one of these members must be a volunteer firefighter. The final three members are selected by the Governor, one of which must be a volunteer firefighter and one must be a career firefighter. In addition, at least one member is to be at least 60 years of age and at least one member is to be a member of a racial minority. Each of the three Grand Divisions are represented on the Commission. The Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance and the Director of the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Academy serves as ex officio nonvoting members of the Commission.

Tennessee Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education Commission Members
Position Member Term Expires
  David Windrow
Fire Chief, Nolensville Fire Department

July 31, 2028

  William Scott
Atoka Fire Department
July 31, 2026

 

Brian Biggs
Assistant Chief, Ashland City Fire Department

July 31, 2024

 

Jay Moore
Chief, Lawrenceburg Fire Department

July 31, 2024

 

Michael Henry
Firefighter / Paramedic, Franklin Fire Department

July 31, 2024

 

Travis Solomon
Fire Chief, Oak Ridge Fire Department

July 31, 2026

 

Stephanie Boatright
District 1 Asst. Chief,
Sevier County Fire & Rescue

July 31, 2026

  Sharrock Cobb
Clarksville Fire Department
July 31, 2028
  Kory Green
Martin Fire Department
July 31, 2028
Serves while Director of the
Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement
Jeff Elliott Executive Director of
Tennessee Fire Service and
Codes Enforcement Academy