The Alabama Firefighter's Personnel Standards and Education
Committee was established by Alabama Law
and is made up of seven appointed members. The Governor
appoints four members. The Alabama Firefighter's Association
and the Professional Fire Fighters of Alabama each appoint one
member. The State Fire Marshal serves as a member by virtue
of his position.
As established by Law this commission certifies individual
firefighters meeting the standards established, as well as training and
education programs for the fire service in Alabama.
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Chairman Alberto "Butch"
Zaragoza was appointed by the Governor in 1999. He joined Vestavia Hills
Fire Dept. in 1969 and has risen through the ranks to his current
position of Chief.
Current term expires: 4/17/2011
azaragoza@alabamafirecollege.org
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Vice Chairman Dr. David Boyd
was appointed by the Governor in 2004. Assistant Chief Boyd joined the
Anniston Fire Dept. in 1982. Assistant Chief Boyd also teaches for the
U.S. Homeland Security's Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston.
He has a PhD from Covington Theological Seminary.
Current term expires: 2/14/2011
dboyd@alabamafirecollege.org |
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Bill Bullman was appointed by the Alabama
Firefighters Association in May 2006. Chief Bullman has been a Board
Member for 35 with the AFA, with the City of Fairhope Fire Dept for 37
years and served on the Joint Fire Council for 20 years. Chairman
Bullman is the director of the State National Volunteer Fire Council.
Current term expires: 2/11/2011
bbullman@alabamafirecollege.org |
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Ralph Cobb was appointed by the Governor in 2005.
Presently serving as Chief for the Madison Fire and Rescue, Chief Cobb
began his service as a volunteer firefighter in 1981. Chief Cobb holds a
Master of Education from Auburn University and is a graduate of the
NFA's Executive Fire officer program. Current
term expires: 7/13/2010
rcobb@alabamafirecollege.org |
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Dwight Graves was appointed by the
Governor in 2005. He has served in the Fire Service since 1987 and is
currently with Homewood Fire Dept. as a firefighter/paramedic. Dwight
has a BS Degree in Homeland Security/public Saftey and is Board
Certified in Homeland Security. Current term
expires: 6/11/2009
dgraves@alabamafirecollege.org |
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Edward Paulk currently serves by virtue of his office
as Alabama State Fire marshal. Mr. Paulk has been in the Fire Marshal's
Office for 22 years and was appointed in April 2003 to serve on the
commission. State Fire Marshal appointed by State Legislation.
Current tern expires: No expiration date
epaulk@alabamafirecollege.org |
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Roger Dale Wyatt the representative of the
Professional Fire Fighters Association, began his appointment in January
2007. Roger has worked for Birmingham Fire and Rescue since 1991. He is
also the Vice President of Firefighters Local 117 and a member of the
Joint Fire Council. Roger holds degrees in Public Safety Administration
and Fire Science. Current term expires:
7/01/2012
dwayatt@alabamafirecollege.org |