Jessica Curran

Jessica Curran is a Fire Education Specialist with Collierville, TN, Fire & Rescue, where she leads public education and community risk reduction (CRR) initiatives focused on building safer, more resilient communities through prevention, partnerships, and outreach. Her work emphasizes bridging the gap between fire service operations and public education while developing innovative programs that engage schools, families, older adults, and underserved populations. Curran also serves as a Lieutenant/Paramedic with the Shelby County, TN, Fire Department. Her operational experience provides valuable real-world insight that strengthens her approach to CRR, emergency preparedness, and public safety messaging. By combining field experience with prevention-focused strategies, she works to reduce risk before emergencies occur while improving outcomes for the communities she serves. In 2025, Curran was named one of 10 Rising Stars by the National Fire Protection Association, recognizing emerging leaders in fire safety who demonstrate outstanding commitment to public education.