04/11/2026
Congratulations Jason!
proudly announces the promotion of Jason Sparks to the role of executive director of the Tennessee State Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA) located in Bell Buckle.
Mr. Sparks, who has nearly 30 years of professional experience in the fire service and emergency management, has served since 2020 as TFACA’s Fire Program Director. In that role, Mr. Sparks excelled at statewide training operations, supported curriculum modernization that aligned with national standards, and strengthened instructor workforce development, among other duties.
“Jason has a proven leadership track record, a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of fire safety and emergency management, and a vision for creating even greater success at TFACA in the future,” said State Fire Marshal and Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Carter Lawrence. “In this new role as TFACA’s executive director, Jason will continue to advance training at the Academy to better protect firefighters and the communities they serve.”
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