Brent Ham

Brent Ham has been selected as the new assistant chief of the Dickson Fire Department. A 21-year veteran firefighter, Ham has taken over the position following the retirement of longtime Assistant Chief Kane Sesler. Ham began his career as a volunteer firefighter with the department in 2003 and began working full-time in 2006. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2014 and then training captain in 2023. Ham holds an associate’s degree in fire science from Columbia Southern University and is presently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in fire administration.