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The Alabama Firefighters' Personnel Standards and Education Commission is established by Section 36-32-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975 and is made up of seven appointed members. The Governor appoints four members. The Alabama Firefighters' 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.
Among other duties established by law, the Commission certifies individual firefighters meeting the minimum 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 to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission in 1999 by the Governor. He joined Vestavia Fire Department in 1969, and has risen through the ranks to his current position of Fire Chief. Current Term Expires: 4/17/2011
azaragoza@alabamafirecollege.org
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Vice Chairman
Dr. David Boyd was appointed to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission by the Governor in 2004. Captain Boyd joined the Anniston Fire Department in 1982. Captain Boyd also teaches for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston. He has a PhD from Covington Theological Seminary.
Current Term Expires: 2/14/2012
dboyd@alabamafirecollege.org
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Appointed to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission in May 2006 by the Alabama Firefighters Association, Chief Bill Bulman has been a board member of the AFA for 35 years, the Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department for 37 years, and has served on the Alabama Joint Fire Council for 20 years. He is the director of the State National Volunteer Fire Council.
Current Term Expires: 2/11/2011
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Commissioner Ralph Cobb was appointed to the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission by the Governor in 2006. Presently serving as Chief of Madison Fire & Rescue, 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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Commissioner Dwight Graves was appointed to Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission by the Governor in 2005. He has served in the Fire Service since 1987 and is currently with the City of Homewood Fire Department as a firefighter paramedic. He has a BS degree in Homeland Security/Public Safety and is Board certified in Homeland Security.
Current Term Expires: 6/11/2009
dgraves@alabamafirecollege.org
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Commissioner Edward Paulk is currently serving on the Alabama Fire College and Personnel Standards Commission as the State Fire Marshal. Mr. Paulk has been in the fire marshal's office for 22 years and was appointed in April, 2003 to the serve on the commission. State Fire Marshal appointed by State Legislation.
Current Term Expires: No Expiration Date
epaulk@alabamafirecollege.org
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Commissioner Roger Dale Wyatt, a representative from the PFFA, began his tenure January 2007. Wyatt has worked for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service since 1991. He is the vice president of the Local 117. As a member of the Alabama Joint Fire Council, he shares his expertise with other firefighters. Roger holds degrees in Public Safety Administration & Fire Science.
Current Term Expires: 7/1/2012
dwyatt@alabamafirecollege.org
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