Mike Bell
Assistant Director for Fire Prevention
Mike Bell was appointed as the Department's Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention in 2024. In this capacity, Mr. Bell leads the division's seven sections, which includes the State Fire Marshal's Office, in its mission of protecting Tennesseans and their property.
A native of Bradley County and a resident of McMinn County since 1989, Mr. Bell had a 16-year tenure in the Tennessee General Assembly where he first served as a state representative and later as a state senator. His career included leadership roles as chairman of the Senate Government Operation Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee. He was recognized for his service to Tennesseans with numerous awards including the Lifetime Legislative Award from the Tennessee Right To Life in 2022 and the Legislative Silver Bayonet Award from AmVets of Tennessee, among others. Starting in 2022, Mr. Bell served as the Legislative Director for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Association.
Mr. Bell is a longtime volunteer member of Claxton Community Volunteer Emergency Services where he earned his First Responder certification. Bell and his wife Lisa have been married for 39 years have five children, seven grandchildren, and an eighth on the way.