James Higgins

James Higgins is currently the Commission on Professional Credentialing Program Manager at the Center for Public Safety Excellence. Prior to this role, James served as a Peer Assessor at the same organization. James's extensive career in the fire and EMS field includes positions such as Deputy Chief of Administrative Services at Columbus Fire & EMS, Division Chief of Health, Safety, and Information Management at Columbus Fire and EMS, EMS Captain, EMS Lieutenant, and Paramedic. James holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University, a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management and Services from Troy University, and an Associate's degree in General Studies from Chattahoochee Valley Community College.