10/13/2026
Please welcome Caiden Davitian, Hunter Morgan and Karli Heatherington to Brentwood Fire and Rescue! These three new firefighters were sworn in at the city commission meeting on October 12th.
Caiden Davitian was born and raised in South Florida and discovered his passion for the fire service at age 14 through a cadet program. He completed EMT school in 2021, followed by paramedic school and the fire academy in 2023. In 2024, he began his career as a firefighter/paramedic with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue. Caiden earned his Emergency Medical Services degree from Broward College in 2026 and recently relocated to Nashville with his fiancée.
Hunter Morgan joined Brentwood Fire & Rescue in August 2026 as a firefighter/paramedic, bringing nearly 10 years of experience. Originally from Central California, Hunter began his fire service career in Utah, where he met his wife, Molly, and started their family. He has served as an FTO, paramedic preceptor, HazMat Technician, and Honor Guard member, and received the Meritorious Service Medal. He holds an associate degree with honors in Emergency Services and is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Emergency Services–Emergency Management. Hunter and Molly recently moved to Middle Tennessee with their three sons, Ira, Owen, and Parker.
Karli Hetherington grew up in San Diego in a family devoted to public service. A former Division I water polo player at San Diego State University, she earned her bachelor’s degree and later played professionally in Australia. She also worked as a beach lifeguard and taught with Life Saving Del Sur, a nonprofit training lifeguards in Cabo San Lucas. Since moving to Tennessee, Karli has earned her EMT and Advanced EMT certifications and is completing the Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy. She even traveled back to California during the 10-week academy to marry her husband, Will, while continuing to pursue her dream of becoming a firefighter.
Please join us in welcoming Caiden, Hunter, and Karli!