Captain Caleb Griffin began his fire service career by joining the Catoosa County Fire Department as a career firefighter in March of 2019. Since then, Captain Griffin has rapidly risen through the ranks, being promoted in 2025 to Captain of Station 1, “The Tiger’s Den.”

Captain Griffin is a member of Georgia Search and Rescue Task Force 6, the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association Swift Water Rescue Team, and has also served with the Walker County Fire Rescue since 2021 as a part-time firefighter, with Puckett EMS as an Advanced EMT, a confined space rescue technician with Your S.A.F.E, and a hazardous materials technician with Spill Response Technology and Safety.

Captain Griffin is an avid student of the fire service and has achieved numerous certifications from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, National Professional Qualifications (NPQ)/Pro Board, Center for Domestic Preparedness, National Fire Academy, Georgia EMS Association, Georgia Emergency Management Agency, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, and others. Captain Griffin is currently the Lead Instructor for CCFD’s Hazardous Materials program and possesses a passion for instructing in all disciplines.

Captain Griffin is the proud father of an amazing daughter, Kayleigh, and recently married his wife, Emily, in 2025.

Captain Brandon Cruse started his career in the fire service as a volunteer with Fort Oglethorpe Fire and Rescue in 2005. After 6 months, he moved over to the career side with Cherokee County Fire. In 2012, Captain Cruse decided it was time to move his job closer to home and started with Walker County Fire. He moved once more in 2013 to Catoosa County fire, where he currently serves as a Captain at Station 2, The Manor. Throughout his career, he has also worked part time with Erlanger Events Medicine and Industrial Emergency Services at Volkswagen.

Captain Cruse has lived in Catoosa County since 2003 with his wife Tracy and their 5 children. 

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Captain Brett Cripps has been with Catoosa County Fire Department since 2001 where he began as a volunteer recruit at CCFD Station 5 until he was offered a full-time career.

Captain Cripps has since worked his way up from Firefighter to Captain, and is also trained and certified to do inspections and investigations.  He has also spent some time in his career working as an EMT-I for Angel EMS, Walker County EMS, and Puckett EMS as well as Catoosa County Sheriff's Office.

He was born and raised in Catoosa County  and shares two daughters and two grandboys with his wife, Amy.  In his off time he loves outdoor activities such as hunting, camping, and kayaking.

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Captain Greg Wheatley began his career at Catoosa County Fire in November of 2014 as a Volunteer and then transitioned  to Full Time in August of 2016. Since starting his career at Catoosa County, Captain Wheatley has had the privilege of working with great crews and leaders. In 2016, Captain Wheatley received his Associates Degree in Fire Science and since as furthered his knowledge by receiving numerous NPQ/Pro Board Certifications. 

He was recently promoted in April 2023 from his role as a lieutenant to Captain.

Captain Wheatley is looking forward to settling into his role as Captain of, what he calls the best fire station at the department, Fire Station 7 - "The Night Train". 

Captain Wheatley has been married to his wife, Crystal, for 20 years. She has been his biggest supporter for following his dream of being a firefighter. They have a beautiful daughter together named Piper. 

Captain Blake Thomason started his career at Walker County Fire and Rescue as a Volunteer in 2009. After completing and obtaining his Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification in 2012, Thomason was hired Full-Time as a career firefighter. Captain Thomason worked Part-Time as a firefighter at Fort Oglethorpe Fire and Rescue. 

In 2021, Captain Thomason joined the Catoosa County Fire Department and rose through the ranks. He was recently promoted in April 2023 to his current position as Captain of Station 9, "The Calvary".

Captain Thomason has been married to his wife, Brooke, since 2013. They also have 2 little boys, Hunter and Hayden.  

Captain Justin Moore started his career as a volunteer at Walker County Fire and Rescue in 2011. Since then, Captain Moore has moved to the career side and worked for Cobb County and Fort Oglethorpe Fire and Rescue. In 2015, Captain Moore proudly became a Georgia Smoke Diver. Captain Moore has been with Catoosa County Fire Department since 2016 and is currently a Captain in the Training/EMS division. 

Captain Moore has been happily married to his wife, Amy, since 2017 and they have a wonderful son named Hank.

Captain Gene Bishop started his career in 1984 straight out of high school. He served as a Firefighter until 1989 and then as a Lieutenant until 1993. In 1993, he was promoted to Captain and served on the Board of Directors for the fire department. After a brief retirement between 2008 and 2017, Captain Bishop returned to the fire service as a firefighter to serve alongside his son, William. Later, in 2020, Captain Bishop was promoted to Lieutenant and is now serving as the Volunteer Training Captain effective 2025. In this role, Captain Bishop has been instrumental in advancing the CCFD training center and has a passion for serving the community and the department. 

Captain Bishop has been married to his wife, Kathy, for 30 years. They have 3 daughters, Tasha, Brittany, and Christa. They have 1 son, William, and 1 son-in-law, Jeremy, who is a Navy Firefighter. They also have 7 grandchildren with 1 on the way!