Barry Carr

Assistant Fire Marshal with 20 years of experience in Fire & Explosion Investigations. Certified Tennessee & DOD firefighter, DOD Driver Operator, DOD Instructor, and DOD Fire Officer, with comprehensive knowledge of fire prevention, support services and suppression techniques. Solid foundation and understanding of modern firefighting, fire prevention and emergency medical methods.

• Achieved Excellent Ratings from the U.S. Army by completing several Fire Protection Operations Readiness Inspections (F.P.O.R.I) Drills during my 15 years at Holston Army Ammunition Plant with accuracy and efficiency.
• Achieved Three Army Commander Challenge Coins from Colonel Haughs through effectively helping with Fire Protection Operations Readiness Inspections.
• Supervised team of 18 staff members while Chief and Project Manager were handling other duties.
• Documented and resolved fire investigations which led to in some cases arrests.

• International Association of Arson Investigators: IAAI
• National Association of Fire Investigators: NAFI
• Federation of Fire Chaplains: FFC
• International Association of Fire Fighter: IAFF
• Founder: Kingsport Fellowship of Christian Firefighters
• Sullivan West Volunteer Fire Department

• Licensed Emergency Medical Technician - 1993 - 2024

• Certified Fire Inspector, International Code Council (ICC) and the Kingsport Fire Department - 2003 - 2024

• Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator CFEI - National Association of Arson Investigators

• Pro - Board Certified

• EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course

• DOD Fire Officer 1, W.S.I. Fire Department - H.A.A.P. - 1996

• DOD Fire Instructor I - W.S.I Fire Department - 1996

• DOD Firefighter - W.S.I. Fire Department - 1988

• DOD Hazardous Materials Technician - 1994

• Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator, Kingsport Fire Department - 2003

• Confined Space High Angle Instructor, Rescue Training Consultants - 1996

• Heavy Tactical Rescue - W.S.I Fire Department - H.A.A.P. 1996

• Hazardous Materials Technician - Tennessee Hazardous Materials Institute - 1994

• Certified in numerous National Fire Academy Courses

• Certified in numerous CFI Trainer On-line Courses

I began my career path in the fire service in 1982 as a firefighter with Sullivan West Fire Department; in my community of Sullivan Gardens and I still volunteer to this day forty-two years later.

"In 1988 I became a professional firefighter with W.S.I. Fire / Rescue Services at Holston Army Ammunition Plant and in the next fifteen years worked my way up the ranks to become a Captain, EMT and Training Officer. During my time there I was awarded three Department of the Army Challenge Coins from the Commanding Officer: Colonel Haughs for an "Excellent Rating" on our Fire Protection Operations Readiness Inspection (F.P.O.R.I.) and for teaching base personnel American Red Cross CPR and Basic First Aid Skills of which I'm very proud.

The Kingsport Fire Department offered me a job in December of 2003 as an Inspector & Fire Investigator, which I took and continue to work for them to this day.

In 2014 I became the KIngsport Fire Department Chaplain after our city was inundated by a bath salts epidemic, and was later certified through the Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains and the National Federation of Fire Chaplains. I am also an Ordained Minister of the Gospel of Christ.

In conclusion, I've been married to my wife Mary Ellen for thirty-three years. Been blessed with two children Megan and Drew. I have a grandson Cannon and life currently for me is very good. I'm truly looking forward to the future and what it has to offer!"