Paris Smith-Higbie

Paris Smith-Higbie serves as the National Director of Safety & Quality at DeAngelis Diamond, a role held since July 2022, while also directing Quality Assurance and overseeing safety management. Concurrently, Paris founded PSH Fire Safety Consulting in June 2022, offering expertise as a Chief Fire Marshal (ret.) specializing in Fire and Life Safety Consulting, particularly in navigating NFPA Codes and facilitating client interactions with local fire officials. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Fire Plans Examiner and Fire Inspector II for the City of Naples from May 2017 to June 2022, as Fire Marshal for the City of North Port Florida from April 2015 to May 2017, and as Chief Fire Marshal (ret.) for the City of Westerville from March 1985 to April 2015. Paris holds a Bachelor's degree in Homeland Security from the American Public University System and an Associate's degree in Fire Services Administration from Columbus State Community College.