Barry Brady Scholarship

Barry Brady was a long-time, faithful supporter, member, and past president of the Tennessee Firemen's Association.

Thanks to some generous donations, TFA now has a memorial scholarship fund that will be used to pay the way for a new member to join and attend the annual conference.

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This fund is made possible by contributions from friends and family of Barry Brady. If you are interested in donating to the scholarship fund, please contact an active Board Member.

2026 Barry Brady Conference Scholarship

Bobby Cannon, with Jackson Fire Dept & Training Division Chief David Dorris.

Jackson Fire Department’s Captain Bobby Cannon Awarded the Barry Brady Memorial Scholarship!

Join us in congratulating Training Officer Captain Bobby Cannon on receiving the Barry Brady Memorial Scholarship Award from the Tennessee Firemen’s Association, presented by Training Division Chief J. David Dorris II!.

This scholarship is awarded to first-time attendees of the annual conference and was created to honor the late Barry Brady, a lifetime member of the association who pioneered the landmark Barry Brady Act in Tennessee. His legacy established vital protections that provide early detection cancer screenings and benefits for Tennessee firefighters. Captain Cannon was selected for this award due to his long-standing dedication to firefighter development, education, and professional leadership:

Pioneering Leadership: He served as the very first Training Officer and later the first Training Chief for the Collierville Fire Department, building structural foundations for firefighter education from the ground up before serving as Battalion Chief.
Regional & Statewide Impact: Captain Cannon is one of the five founding members of the West Tennessee Training Officers Association. He has spent years traveling across Tennessee to instruct firefighters through the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA).
Continued Service: Since joining the Jackson Fire Department Training Division in April, he has continued to serve as a vital mentor and advocate for fire service development.

Congratulations, Captain Cannon, on earning this meaningful honor and carrying forward the commitment to advancing our fire service!