Chief Edward Reinhardt

Edward joined Cullman Fire Rescue on April 26, 1978. He received  his firefighter certification by attending Huntsville Fire Academy.   He attended Wallace State College and earned an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Fire Science. His training and education has afforded him the opportunity to teach fire service classes for both Wallace State College in Hanceville and the Alabama Fire College in Tuscaloosa. During his career Edward has served as Firefighter, Fire Engineer, and Fire Captain. He was promoted to the position of Deputy Fire Chief  in March of 2007, and Fire Chief in October 2009.

Fire Marshal Chris Chaffin

Chris joined Cullman Fire Rescue in February 2004, after serving  with Albertville Fire and Rescue for 6 years. While employed there, he was a firefighter/paramedic and assisted the Fire Marshal with investigations and code research.

Chris was promoted to Fire Inspector in June of 2006, and began to further his training in code enforcement and investigations. He is a member of the Fire Marshal's Association of Alabama, and the International Association of Arson Investigators. He received his Associates Degree in Fire Science through Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham. He has attended classes at the Alabama Fire College, Department of Homeland Security Center for Domestic Preparedness, National Fire Academy,  UAB - CLEAR, and numerous other courses and seminars.

Training Officer Mike Hackney

Mike joined Cullman Fire Rescue on June 6, 1981. During his career he has served a firefighter, engineer, captain, and division chief. In October of 2004 he was asked to  serve as interim fire chief and was appointed  as fire chief in February of 2007 through October 2009.

Mike attended Wallace State College and received an A.A.S.   Degree in Fire Science. He then enrolled at Athens State College   and earned his B.S. Degree in Public Safety Administration. Mike  has attended classes at the Alabama Fire College, National Fire Academy, Emergency Management Institute, UAB - CLEAR, and numerous field courses and seminars.