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EHS Spotlight: Kyle Whitaker Earns Fire Inspector I Certification

We’re proud to recognize Kyle Whitaker for earning his Fire Inspector I certification through the State of Tennessee!

Earlier this year, Kyle completed a rigorous 70-hour course at the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA) in Bell Buckle, TN. The program covered the International Fire Code, code application, and the complexities of fire prevention. After successfully passing both the course exam and the Commission on Firefighting test—a challenging accomplishment with only a moderate success rate—Kyle earned Pro Board and ICC Fire Inspector I credentials. Most recently, he was officially certified by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

This achievement not only highlights Kyle’s expertise but also strengthens the Fire & Life Safety Program, ensuring our team continues to uphold the highest standards in fire code knowledge and prevention. With this certification, all current team members are now certified Fire Inspectors by both ICC and the State of Tennessee.

Congratulations, Kyle, on this outstanding milestone!

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