Firefighting Commission
The Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education Commission is responsible for the certification of volunteer and paid firefighters in the State of Tennessee.
In addition to the office personnel, the Commission currently has two Field Coordinators who coordinate practical and written testing across the state. Fire departments wishing to host written or practical exams can fill out the Request to Host a Written or Practical Exam Form online. If you have questions about hosting an exam, please contact:
| Region | Director | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Wide |
Anthony Grande | Office: 615-532-6631 Cell: 615-795-1539 |
Anthony.grande@tn.gov |
| Region | Administrative Assistant | Phone | |
| State Wide | Cheryl Deener | 931-294-4140 | Cheryl.deener@tn.gov |
| State Wide | Jessica Curtis | 615-741-6269 | jessica.curtis@tn.gov |
| Region | Coordinator | Phone | |
| East TN | VACANT | -- | -- |
| Middle TN & TFACA | Brian Nicholson | 931-200-9337 | Brian.Nicholson@tn.gov |
| Region | Regional Coordinator-West Tennessee | Phone | |
| West TN | Richard Guardino | 629-259-1897 | Richard.Guardino@TN.gov |
| Region | Accreditation Coordinator | Phone | |
| State Wide | Fred McCay | 931-294-4136 - Office 615-218-4227 - Cell |
Fred.McCay@tn.gov |
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress video trailer
- ProBoard Fire Service Certification video
- Becoming a Firefighter: 10 Must-Do Things
- Chief, Are You Doing Everything You Can To Protect Your Firefighters?
- Request to Host a Written or Practical Exam
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Rules and Regulations of the Commission
- Policies and Procedures
- National Fire Protection Agency
- International Fire Service Training Association
- Tennessee Firemen's Association
- Tennessee Fire Chief's Association
- Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
- National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications
- Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy
- U.S. Fire Administration
- ProBoard Fire Service Certification Video
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress trailer
- Jones and Bartlett Learning: Fire Rescourcces
The Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education Commission is proud to be accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress and by the Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System.
