Derrick Stamps previously served as the Chief of the Vicksburg Fire Department in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Since 2000, Stamps has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to community service within the emergency services sector.
Stamps graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science Administration from Waldorf University. Throughout his career, he has earned numerous professional credentials in emergency services.
He has consistently emphasized the importance of firefighter and departmental training, effective program management, and the development of training and leadership initiatives for various fire agencies. He emphasizes the importance of team members embracing the organizational vision and taking ownership of the organization’s values and mission, all while upholding the fundamental spirit of service that is central to the fire service.