Derrick Stamps serves on the Vicksburg Fire Department in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Since 2000, Stamps has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to community service within the emergency services sector.
He holds the esteemed Chief Fire Officer designation from the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association and is a distinguished alumnus of the Executive Fire Officer Program at the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Chief Stamps graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Science Administration from Waldorf University. Throughout his career, he has acquired numerous professional credentials within the field of emergency services.
Chief Stamps 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.