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 Shift Fire Chief at Ascend Materials in Decatur. Here is a detailed 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
-Other memberships:
Industrial Emergency Association Treasurer
Priceville Town Council member since 2008
Priceville Planning Commission & Park / Recreation Board
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
Melvin was in the position of captain from 1999 to 2011. He started serving with Priceville Fire Department in October of 1987. He currently works for Calpine Power in Decatur, Through the years he has worked at Solutia Industries as an industrial firefighter and as an EMT for Hartselle Ambulance Service. He also served as President of the department's Executive Board from 1999 to 2011.
Schools attended:
Alabama State Fire College:
ISO Grading Process and FF I
Texas A&M Fire College:
Aerial Apparatus Certification, Incident Command, Strategy and Tactics, Industrial Firefighter, Confined Space Rescue, High Angle Rescue, HAZMAT
Rural Metro Mobile:
Industrial Fire Fighter, Confined Space Rescue
Wallace State Community College:
Basic and Intermediate Level Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic
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.
Larry started serving with the Priceville Fire Department in 1986. Over the years he assumed the positions of Board Member, Assistant Chief, and Captain. Currently he works at Ascend Materials in Decatur. He serves on their Emergency Response Team and Lead EMT on B-shift. In 2008 Larry was elected to the Priceville Town Council. He retired as a Lifetime Member in 2013.