Joseph Cox

Seasoned Fire Safety and Emergency Management Director with over 30 years of comprehensive experience in emergency management, fire prevention, investigation, and community risk reduction. Proven leadership in developing safety policies, managing fire prevention programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance across diverse jurisdictions. Adept at coordinating multi-agency efforts, overseeing public education initiatives, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to enhance community safety.

Seasoned Fire Safety and Emergency Management Director with over 30 years of comprehensive experience in fire prevention, investigation,

and community risk reduction. Proven leadership in developing safety policies, managing fire prevention programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance across diverse jurisdictions. Adept at coordinating multi-agency efforts, overseeing public education initiatives, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to enhance community safety.

Led emergency management and fire safety initiatives for DeKalb County, overseeing policy development, safety codes, and community risk reduction.

• Developed and implemented policies, safety codes, and risk management strategies to enhance community safety.
• Supervised Fire Prevention, Fire/Arson Investigation, and Public Education Units, ensuring operational excellence.
• Reviewed and approved site and fire protection plans to ensure compliance with all relevant codes and standards.
• Analyzed fire incident data to develop targeted community risk reduction strategies.
• Coordinated with architects, engineers, and developers to ensure code compliance in new developments.
• Managed the Public Education Unit, analyzing program effectiveness, developing policies, and overseeing budgets and records management.

• Certified Emergency Manager
• Bachelor of Fire Administration 
• Associate of Fire Science
• Masters of Theology