Brian Collins

Brian Collins has over 20 years of work experience in the fire and emergency management field. Brian currently serves as the Deputy Chief for the City of Brentwood, Tennessee, overseeing the operations of all three battalions. Prior to this role, they were the Battalion Chief for B-Shift, responsible for managing operations in four stations. From 2009-2013, Brian worked as a Lieutenant for Engine 1/Ladder 1, where they not only performed company officer and paramedic duties but also managed the department's records management system and mapping projects. Additionally, Brian served as the Assistant Chief for Operations, Training, and Safety at Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Dept. from 2004-2014. Brian also gained experience in information management at Fire Team USA from 2005-2011 and held the position of Director at Carlisle County EM/911 from 2000-2002.

Brian Collins completed their education in a chronological manner. Brian first attended Eastern Kentucky University from 1997 to 2000, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Fire Protection Administration. Brian then enrolled in West Kentucky Community and Technical College from 2000 to 2002, completing a certificate program in Paramedic studies.

In 2016, Brian Collins pursued a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Tennessee State University, which they successfully completed in 2018.

In addition to their formal education, Brian Collins has also obtained several certifications. Brian received the Chief Fire Officer Designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence in July 2018. Brian also holds certifications as a Fire Inspector I from the State of Tennessee and a Paramedic from the State of Tennessee. Furthermore, they obtained the Fire Officer Designation (FO) from the Center for Public Safety Excellence and the Blue Card Incident Command Instructor certification from Clay Fire, although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.