Kathy Saunders, Fire Marshal
Kathy Saunders
Fire Marshal
Serving Knox County Since: January, 2001
Kathy Saunders is the liaison between the Director of Engineering and Public Works, Dwight Van de Vate, and the Fire Bureau. Kathy represents the Bureau for public and professional organizational interaction. Kathy manages all activities and operations for the Bureau, which includes:
- Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies and priorities
- Creating and navigating the Bureau's operational budget
- Monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods, programs, and procedures
- Selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating Bureau personnel
- Acting as liaison between county government and local emergency agencies
- Developing new programs and improving existing programs to assist county fire departments
Certifications Held:
- Fire Inspector Level 2 (ICC)- State certified (Tennessee) - 2004
- Fire Inspector Level 1 (ICC)- State certified (Tennessee) - 2003
- First Responder- State certified (Indiana) - 1998
- Firefighter I- National Fire Protection Association - 1995
- Instructor I- National Fire Protection Association - 1994
- Emergency Medical Technician-State certified (Kansas) - 1993
Professional Affiliations:
- International Association of Fire Chiefs - 1995 - present
- Women in the Fire Service - 1997 - present
- National Fire Protection Association - 1997 - present
- Women Chief Fire Officers - 1999 - present
- Tennessee Fire Safety Inspectors Association - 2005 - present
- Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association - 2002 - present
- Tennessee Valley Society of Fire Protection Engineers - 2001 - present
- East Tennessee Regional Council of Fire Chiefs - 2001 - present
- East Tennessee Building Officials Association - 2001 - present
- International Code Council
