Training/Safety Division

Battalion Chief Kennedy began his fire service career with the Mountain Brook Fire Department in February of 1992.  He has a Bachelors Degree in Public Safety Administration from Athens State University (cum laude) and an Associate Degree in Fire Science from Jefferson State Community College.  He holds 15 different certificates from Alabama Fire College, has attended the National Fire Academy, and has attended several Fire Chief's Executive Development Programs.

As Training/Safety Officer for the Fire Department, Battalion Chief Kennedy is responsible for the following areas: Fire Department Training Program Coordinator, Fire Department  Safety Officer, City Safety Coordinator, City Risk Management Coordinator, Water Distribution System Officer, Inventory Control Officer, ISO Specialist, and Fire Department Fleet Maintenance Coordinator.

Battalion Chief Kennedy chairs the following committees:

• City Safety Committee
• Fire Department Training Committee
• Fire Department Health and Wellness Committee
• Fire Department Purchasing Committees
• Fire Department SCBA Repair Committee