Birmingham Names Acting Chief
Mayor Kincaid Announces Appointment of Carl J. Harper as Acting Fire Chief
![Acting Chief Carl J. Harper](http://www.dave911.com/ems/scenes/20070109_BFRS/harper.jpg)
In his most recent capacity as Assistant Chief of Administration since 1999, Harper has had a principal role in helping to secure federal grants to enhance the City's Homeland Security readiness. He holds memberships in a number of Fire Chiefs organizations including the International Association of Fire Chiefs, Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs, and the Central Alabama Fire Chiefs Association among others.
Harper is a decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corps in which he specialized as an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, receiving two Meritorious Masts for performance of duties in a demanding position. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and has pursued graduate work in management at Birmingham Southern College and UAB.