Charles was elected to the position of chief in 2006. He has served with Priceville Fire Department since 1997. Prior to volunteering with Priceville Fire Department, he served as assistant chief with Talucah Fire Department, which is where he grew up. He currently serves as Fire Chief at Ascend Materials in Decatur. Here is a partial list of his experience:
-Monsanto/Solutia Corporation Fire School Instructor
-Texas A&M Fire Field Instructor
-Solutia Fire Chief & Emergency Response Coordinator
-Solutia Hazmat Team
-Certifications:
NFPA 1081 Proboard Industrial Firefighter
Wildland Firefighter
Confined Space & High Angle Rescue NFPA 1006
HAZMAT Awareness & Operations
HAZMAT Technician
Hazardous Materials Tank Car Specialist,
Hazardous Materials Highway Emergency Response Specialist
Apparatus / Aerial Operator
National Registered EMT-B
Fire Inspector I
Fire Instructor I
Fire Investigator
Industrial Emergency Response Specialist (720 hours worth of training)
-Other memberships:
Industrial Emergency Association Treasurer
Priceville Town Council member since 2008
Clayton was elected to the position of assistant chief in 2008. He has served on the department since 1996. Clayton also supports Priceville as a reserve police officer, protecting at many of the community's events (football games, school functions, on road patrol). Professionally, he repairs rescue equipment for NAFECO in Decatur. His certifications include:
Alabama Fire College:
160 Certification
Firefighter 2
Wildland Firefighter
Extrication Certification- Amkus Tools
ADPH Radiological Emergency Response Training
EVOC Certified
Texas A&M:
Industrial Firefighter
Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
Strategy and Tactics
Extrication Certification- Holmatro Tools
Police Officer:
Officer Survival for Patrol Officer
Morgan County Sheriff Dept Pepper Spray
Firearms Training Systems
DEA Methamphetamine Labs
Advanced Vehicle Stops Tactics
Taser Certification
Johnny has served on Priceville Fire Department since it's inception in 1973. In 1980, he was elected and re-elected chief for 26 years and helped the department grow to the size it is now. In 2010 Johnny retired from 3M in Decatur, where he worked as a lead operator, as well as with the City of Priceville itself.