State Rep. Fred Atchley Receives Endorsement from Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association

State Representative Fred Atchley (R-Sevierville) has received the endorsement of the Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association for his reelection campaign to the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 12.

The TPFFA represents 35 affiliates and approximately 7,100 active and retired firefighters, fire prevention professionals, fire instructors, EMS personnel, and emergency services workers across the state of Tennessee. The organization has served Tennessee's fire service community since 1960.

"I am deeply honored to receive this endorsement," said Rep. Atchley. "As a former firefighter, I understand the risks these men and women take every single day. Standing with our fire and EMS professionals is not just a policy position for me. It is personal."

In a letter to Rep. Atchley, TPFFA President Matthew Tomek wrote that the organization "is proud to support the election of candidates, like you, who measure up on the issues that most concern our members. We are advocates for positive legislation for Tennessee Fire and Emergency Medical Services Professionals."

During the 114th General Assembly, Rep. Atchley sponsored and co-sponsored multiple pieces of legislation supporting first responders, including bills to protect the families of first responders killed in the line of duty and legislation increasing penalties for assaulting firefighters, EMTs, and other emergency personnel.

"The men and women who run toward danger deserve to know that Tennessee has their back," Rep. Atchley added. "I will continue fighting for our first responders in Nashville."