Trey Nelms is a second-generation Firefighter that has been around the fire service his entire life. He has 30+ years in career and volunteer fire departments throughout Middle Tennessee, where he has served in a wide variety of positions, from Probie to Chief of Department. Trey is employed by the Nashville (TN) F.D. where he has served since 1994. He has functioned as a Dispatcher, Firefighter, Adjunct Instructor, Fire Captain, and District Fire Chief. Trey is currently assigned as District 33 “B”, where supervises 9 fire companies, responding from 7 stations on the southside of Nashville. 

Trey also served as a volunteer in various departments since his childhood. He currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Operations and Training for the Pleasant View (TN) Volunteer Fire Department in the community where he lives. Trey has a bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration and is a certified Fire Officer IV, Instructor II, and Paramedic. He has a background in several fire service disciplines and has been featured in various training videos.

Trey has instructed at numerous conferences and fire departments across the country and is involved with his family’s training business. He is currently a student in the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program.  Trey is a proud Christian and is married (Amy), with one son (Will), who both support his love for and involvement the fire service.