Brian Felts

Brian Felts is a 20-year veteran of the fire service, the past 15 years with the Nashville, TN, Fire Department 15. He has been involved in swiftwater rescue since 2002. He currently is assigned as an engineer/paramedic at Engine/Water Rescue 22. He has served as a primary swiftwater rescue instructor since 2012 and as an adjunct rope rescue instructor. Felts holds an associate degree in paramedic science and in fire science technology. He holds technician-level certifications in swiftwater rescue, rope rescue and hazardous materials. Felts' hurricane deployments include during Florence and Irma as part of USAR Team, Tennesse Task Force 2.