Firefighter Perry began his career as a firefighter with the Carrollton Fire Department on April 15, 1996. 

Some of Wendell’s qualifications include Georgia State Certified Firefighter, National Registry EMT, HAZ/MAT Operations and Public Fire Safety Educator. 

Wendell also has training in emergency vehicle operations, Ladder Truck and Engine relief driver, CPR/First Aid, Fire Safety Symposiums, basic structural fire control, emergency response to terrorism, radiological waste isolation pilot plan, emergency response to radiological transportation accidents and pre-hospital management of traumatic brain injuries. 

Firefighter Perry is a member of the Georgia State Firefighters Association and West Georgia Regional HAZ/MAT Team. 

Prior to becoming a firefighter Wendell worked at the Southwire Company for 20 years.  He and his wife, Avva, have been married since August of 1974 and have two daughters, Jessica and Amanda.