Justin Bailey

JUSTIN BAILEY is a 25-year veteran of the fire service. He is chief of the Oliver Springs (TN) Fire Department and a captain/training officer with the Knoxville (TN) Fire Department, where he has served since 2007. Bailey is a part-time fire instructor with the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy, delivering classroom and hands-on instruction on various topics on campus, at regional fire conferences, and at various local fire departments throughout Tennessee. He has presented on volunteer training program development, professional development, and rural fireground management at local and national fire conferences. He has an associate degree in allied health science from Roane State Community College and a bachelor’s degree in fire administration from Columbia Southern University.

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Oliver Springs firefighters train on basic down firefighter packaging and RIT pack operations.

Training Four Generations: A Training Program Challenge

The fire service is made up of four different generations, each with their own learning styles and delivery preferences. Justin Bailey on what that means for training officers.

Firefighter Training Magazine

Firefighters training at FDIC International

The Firefighter Training Journey

Justin Bailey breaks down the firefighting training journey into three categories: the foundation, growth and mastery, and passing it on.

Firefighter Training Magazine