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HJR 231

Memorials, Retirement - Nolensville Fire Chief David Windrow -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Jake McCalmon

Honors Fire Chief David Windrow for over four decades of public service, leadership in building Nolensville Fire Department, and contributions to firefighter welfare and training.

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 231

Summary of House Joint Resolution 231 (HJR 231)

Purpose

HJR 231 is a ceremonial joint resolution recognizing and commending Fire Chief David Windrow of the Nolensville Fire Department on the occasion of his retirement. The measure honors his forty-one-plus years of service, leadership in establishing and growing the Nolensville Fire Department, and his broader contributions to public safety and the community.

Background on Fire Chief David Windrow

  • A military veteran who served in the United States Air Force (rank: Master Chief) and later in the Air Force Reserve at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.
  • Moved to Tennessee and served as training officer and later deputy chief for the City of Brentwood Fire Department.
  • Became Nolensville’s first fire chief, leading the creation of a new, mixed-volunteer/paid department.
  • Oversaw key early department investments (new engine and aerial apparatus), land for a second station, and securing grants, including a SAFER grant for six paid positions.
  • Under his leadership, the department expanded life safety and public education services (inspections, child safety seat installations, home safety checks, school and community outreach).

What the bill does (Key Provisions)

  • Officially “honor and commend” Fire Chief David Windrow for his exemplary public service and retirement.
  • Acknowledges his professional credentials (Chief Fire Officer certification, National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer program, Master of Public Administration) and his influence on fire service training and leadership in Tennessee.
  • Highlights his leadership within professional circles, including:
    • Chairing the Tennessee Fire Chiefs legislative committee (over the past five years) and contributions to passing significant legislation (including a cancer presumption bill).
    • Fundraising work for the Fire Service Coalition and the Firefighter Legislative Action Group PAC.
    • Role in supporting training programs and mentoring firefighters.
    • Co-chairing the Tennessee Ultimate Fire Fighter (TUFF) competition, which raised over $100,000 for the Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial.
  • States the general intent to present an appropriate copy of the resolution and notes standard language regarding the form of presentation.

Who is affected

  • Fire Chief David Windrow and the Nolensville Fire Department (recognition of leadership and career accomplishments).
  • The broader Tennessee fire service community, which benefits from public acknowledgment of leadership and community service.
  • Recipients of related legislative recognitions and public safety initiatives, as the measure highlights Windrow’s role in advancing laws and training programs.

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: February 18, 2025.
  • Subsequent actions included engrossment, transmission, and concurrent adoption processes in the Senate and House.
  • Notable milestones: sponsor addition on February 27, 2025; adoption on February 24, 2025; governor’s signature on March 12, 2025.
  • Status: Signed by the Governor (final ceremonial recognition without new fiscal provisions).

Overall impact

HJR 231 serves as a formal, non-binding honor recognizing a long career of public service, leadership in establishing and growing a key municipal fire department, and substantial contributions to firefighter welfare, training, and public safety policy in Tennessee.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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