Chief Greer began his career with the Dickson Fire Department in 1990, and  was appointed Fire Chief for the City of Dickson on December 9, 2009 and brings over 25 years of experience to the position.

He previously held the positions of Operations Commander, Lieutenant and Sergeant.  In 2001 he obtained his A.A.S  degree in Fire Science. Chief Greer is a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association (TFCA), and the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI). He currently serves on the Fire Science Advisory Board for Volunteer State Community College. 

Through the years, Chief Greer has been actively involved with the youth in the community. He has volunteered time as a coach of various sports. Involvement with the community’s youth is something he holds close to his heart. If you know Chief  Greer, you realize his family is very important to him. He enjoys spending quality time with his wonderful wife Kristen, to whom he has been married for over 22 years. Chief Greer and Kristen have one son, Blake.

Chief Greer is the recipient of the Medal of Valor and the Education Ribbon (Associates Degree).

MEDAL OF VALOR

The highest medal that can be achieved. The medal is red (courage), white (purity), and blue (trust).

The Medal of Valor may be awarded to a member who performs a personal act in a courageous manner, on duty or off, in which the person is placed in a life threatening position to save the life of another while engaged in the mitigation of a fire, medical emergency, rescue, hazardous materials incident or other type of response.

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON

The fourth highest medal that can be achieved.

* Technical Certificate – Light Blue (Achievement)

* Associates Degree – Purple (Wisdom)

* Bachelor’s Degree – Grey (Intelligence)

* Master’s Degree – Navy (Intelligence) White (Purity) and Navy

Chief Sesler began his career with the City of Dickson in 1995.

Chief Sesler is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Ribbon, Life Saving Ribbon and the Educational Ribbon (Associates Degree).

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RIBBON

The second highest medal that can be achieved. The medal is red (courage), and white (purity).

The Distinguished Service Ribbon may be awarded to a member who performs a personal act above and beyond the call of duty under MODERATE personal risk that involves bravery and/or a high degree of initiative and/or capability. It must be worthy of recognition that promotes good will, and reflects highly on the fire department.

LIFE SAVING RIBBON

The third highest that can be achieved. The medal is blue (trust) and red (courage).

The Life Saving Ribbon may be awarded to any member or company who is actually involved in the successful resuscitation of a patient, who was without pulse and respiration. The patient was resuscitated in the field and was either admitted to the hospital or released from medical care. 

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON

The fourth highest medal that can be achieved.

* Technical Certificate – Light Blue (Achievement)

* Associates Degree – Purple (Wisdom)

* Bachelor’s Degree – Grey (Intelligence)

* Master’s Degree – Navy (Intelligence) White (Purity) and Navy