The National Fire Heritage Center (NFHC) is pleased to announce the election of Christina Bramlett of Monticello, Georgia, to its Board of Directors. With her diverse fire service leadership experience, the Monroe County Emergency Services Fire Captain, Fire Safety Educator, and Public Information Officer strengthens the NFHC’s mission of preserving and promoting America’s fire protection legacy.
As the nation’s premier archive for fire protection history, the NFHC safeguards a vast collection of irreplaceable documents and artifacts. These perishables include art and artifacts, audio recordings, books, charts, maps, photographs, reports, and videos that chronicle the history of the fire service.
Dr. Lynn White, President of the NFHC, remarked on the appointment: “Christina’s experience integrating fire history into new recruit training is a tremendous asset to help NFHC achieve its goals and mission. Her vision about the importance of not only preserving but also sharing the history of America’s fire services and disciplines is a perfect match with ours. We welcome her to our board.”
Bramlett brings 24 years of fire service experience to the Board, spanning volunteer and career departments across multiple states. Her career began as a volunteer firefighter in Fort Wright, Kentucky, and has included service as a firefighter/paramedic with DeKalb County Fire Rescue in Atlanta before joining Monroe County Emergency Services five years ago. In her current role at Monroe County Emergency Services, Bramlett transitioned from shift captain to full-time Public Information Officer and Fire-Life Safety Educator.
“I am excited and honored to be a part of this organization and look forward to growing its presence and influence in our industry,” said Captain Bramlett. “The preservation of our fire service is important because men and women built the foundation that we now reside on. To learn from and honor their commitment and sacrifices is what drives those who truly understand what it took to get us where we are today.”
Bramlett’s connection to the NFHC began through Chief Glenn Dorner, whom she met while he researched the history of Monroe County Emergency Services, a department he led from 2000 to 2006. The two connected immediately over their shared passion for fire service history and tradition. When Chief Dorner stepped away from the NFHC board, he recommended Bramlett as his successor.
“Keeping growth in the front windshield is important, but having a strong rear-view mirror of where we’ve come from is equally vital,” Bramlett added. “That perspective applies to the fire service as a whole, which is why the NFHC’s mission resonates so deeply with me.”
The NFHC has an engaged board of directors representing diverse sectors of the fire protection field nationwide. Together, they work to guide the NFHC into the future, ensuring that the history of the fire protection disciplines is preserved for generations to come.
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