Driver/Engineer Shadrix began his career as a firefighter with the Haralson County Fire Department as a volunteer.  In 1995, Brian became the second paid firefighter in Haralson County’s history.  He also served there as Operations Chief until he joined the Carrollton Fire Department in October of 1997. Brian Shadrix was promoted to the rank of Driver/Engineer on April 18th, 2007.

Some of Firefighter Shadrix’s qualifications include Georgia State Certified Firefighter, National Professional Qualified HAZ/MAT Technician, National Registry EMT, and CPR/First Aid Instructor. 

He also has specialized training in emergency vehicle operations, relief driver for the ladder truck and fire engine, fire suppression rating schedule, pressurized container fire control, structural fire control, interior search and rescue, community wild land fire defense, fire arson detection, high angle rope rescue, rescue specialist, trench rescue, initial response to terrorism, infectious disease control, pre-hospital management of traumatic brain injuries, pump service testing, crash victim extrication, building construction for the fire service wood and ordinary, introduction to emergency management, special supplemental restraint systems, Cameo Dos (chemical data base), radiological emergency response and management. Brian received his rope rescue technician certification in 2005.

Brian is a native of Bremen, Georgia and a 1989 honor graduate of Bremen High School.  He also served 4 years in the United States Army.  He is currently assigned to Ladder #21.  He has been married to Kimberly for 15 years and they have two sons, Justin and Andrew.