Sterling Jones Mpa, Efo, Cfo, Mifiree, Fsedi, Ga-Cem

Sterling Jones has extensive experience in the field of fire and emergency management. Sterling currently holds the position of Deputy Fire Chief at the City of College Park, Georgia, a role they began in July 2023. Prior to this, they served as Deputy Fire Chief at Centerra Group - Lockheed Martin from June 2022 to July 2023.

Before joining the City of College Park, Sterling worked at the City of South Fulton, Georgia, where they held various positions. Sterling served as Assistant Fire Chief and Emergency Manager from August 2021 to June 2022, and as Deputy Fire Chief in charge of Community Risk Reduction from March 2021 to August 2021.

Sterling also has experience as an Interim Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief at the City of South Fulton Fire & Rescue Department from April 2020 to February 2021.

Prior to joining the City of South Fulton, they served as Fire Chief at Riverdale Fire Services from April 2017 to February 2020.

Sterling's career also includes roles at the Augusta Fire Department, where they served as Deputy Fire Chief of Technical Services/Fire Marshal from January 2017 to March 2017, and as Deputy Fire Chief from May 2012 to March 2017.

Sterling held the position of Interim 911 Director at Augusta Communications Center from January 2016 to January 2017.

Furthermore, Sterling has worked as a Fire Inspector at DynCorp International from June 2011 to April 2012.

Sterling began their career in the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, where they served as Battalion Chief from May 1993 to June 2011.

Additionally, Sterling has experience in the US Air Force Reserve, where they served as a Reserve Fire Chief providing contingency firefighting from 1993 to 2009.

Sterling Jones, MPA, EFO, CFO, MIFireE, FSEDI, GA-CEM has a comprehensive education history reflecting their dedication to fire safety and public administration. Sterling attended Toledo Macomber from 1979 to 1982, although no degree or field of study information is available for this period. Sterling then pursued an Associate's Degree in Fire Science from the Community College of the Air Force, studying from 1985 to 2001. Moving forward, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati between 1998 and 2003.

Continuing their education, Jones pursued a Master's degree in Public Administration at Columbus State University from 2009 to 2011. Their commitment to professional development is evident through the numerous certifications they have obtained. Notable certifications include the MIFireE from The Institution of Fire Engineers in December 2016, Executive Fire Officer from the National Fire Academy in May 2013, and Senior Executives in State and Local Government from Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education in June 2015.

Jones has also acquired a range of certifications in emergency management and instructional training. These certifications include Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) from FEMA in both Georgia and nationally, Plans Examiner I from the National Professional Qualifications System, Instructor Training from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC), General Instructor from the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council, and Incident Command System Train-the-Trainer from FEMA, all earned in recent years.

Additionally, they became a Georgia Fire Chief certified by the GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS INC in April 2018. Notably, Jones's certification as a Chief Fire Officer from the Center for Public Safety Excellence is mentioned, but specific details including the month and year of attainment were not provided.

Overall, Sterling Jones's extensive education history and various certifications demonstrate their dedication to the field of fire safety, public administration, emergency management, and professional development.