Rebecca Daughtry

Business Analyst

Rebecca Daughtry serves as the first Business Analyst for Columbus Fire & EMS. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from Columbus State University, as well as a Leadership Development Certification. She is currently working towards the Fire and Emergency Services Analyst (FESA) designation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

With a background as an Enterprise Application Developer for Columbus Consolidated Government's Information Technology Department, Rebecca brings experience supporting, maintaining, and enhancing the City's applications and systems used across multiple departments.

In her current role with Columbus Fire & EMS, she analyzes business processes, system workflows, and operational data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Her efforts support decision making, streamline daily operations, and contribute to the enhancement of the overall quality of emergency services provided to the City of Columbus.

Brian S. Dorriety

Deputy Chief of EMS

Brian S. Dorriety currently serves as the Deputy Chief of EMS for Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services. He has served the department since 1996, progressing through the ranks and attaining the permanent rank of Battalion Chief in 2023. In 2026, he was appointed to the position of Deputy Chief of EMS, where he oversees the EMS division and manages the billing and revenue processes associated with emergency medical services, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and sustainability of EMS operations.

Deputy Chief Dorriety also leads several innovative community health initiatives, including the Columbus Correct Care mobile integrated healthcare program and the Right Site program, which provides 911 call navigation and on-scene physician-supported telehealth.

Deputy Chief Dorriety is a nationally registered paramedic with dual certifications in both Georgia and Alabama. He has earned an associate’s degree in Fire Science from Chattahoochee Valley Community College and associates in EMS Leadership from Georgia Southern University.

Deputy Chief Dorriety holds many certifications to include Fire Officer 1, 2, and 3; Fire Instructor 1 and 2; Paramedic Instructor; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor; Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor; and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor. Chief Dorriety also serves as the Regional Trauma Advisory Council Coordinator and the Regional Stop the Bleed Coordinator, Instructor.

Deputy Chief Dorriety has recently obtained his Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Chief EMS Officer (CEMSO) credentialing through the Center for Public Safety Excellence. His professional affiliations include the American Heart Association, Georgia Emergency Medical Service Association , the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), National Association Emergency Medical Technician (NAEMT), and the Georgia Trauma Commission(GTC) and The Trauma Foundation. He is known for his integrity, his collaborative approach, and his dedication to advancing the fire service through evidence-based practice, mentorship, and strategic leadership.

Daniel Hord

Assistant Fire Chief

Daniel Hord currently serves as the Assistant Chief for Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services, a position he has held since 2026. He has served the department since 2004, progressing through the ranks and attaining the permanent rank of Battalion Chief in 2019. In 2020, he was appointed Deputy Chief of Operations, where he oversaw operational readiness, response delivery, and field operations for the department.

Chief Hord also served as Deputy Chief of Resource Management beginning in March 2022, where he was responsible for budget development, capital planning, fleet and facilities management, and technology initiatives before transitioning back into the Operations role.

Chief Hord holds certifications as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NREMT-P), Rescue Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Public Safety Diver. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master’s Degree in Public Safety Administration from Columbus State University. He is also a credentialed Chief Fire Officer (CFO) through the Center for Public Safety Excellence. He completed the Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FSEDI) in 2026 and is currently pursuing his Executive Fire Officer (EFO) designation.

Daniel S. Macon

Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction

Daniel S. Macon currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction for Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services. He has served the department since 2002, progressing through the ranks to Battalion Chief. In 2018, he was appointed Division Chief of the Training Division, followed by his promotion to Deputy Chief of Training in December 2020. In 2022, Chief Macon assumed the role of Deputy Chief of Operations, and in July 2025, he transitioned to his current assignment, where he also fulfills the responsibilities of Fire Marshal.

Deputy Chief Macon holds numerous professional certifications, including Paramedic, Rescue Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Public Safety Dive Instructor through the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) International. He oversees the department’s special operations teams and serves as one of four Task Force Leaders for the Georgia Search and Rescue Task Force 9. His academic credentials include an Associate Degree in Fire Science, a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Education, and a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership from Troy University. He is also a credentialed Chief Fire Officer (CFO) through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

Quincy Miller

Division Chief of Administration

Quincy A. Miller currently serves as the Division Chief of Administration for Columbus Fire & EMS. He has served the department since 2006, rising through the ranks and gaining broad experience across operational, training, and administrative roles.

As Division Chief of Administration, Chief Miller serves as the department’s Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Accreditation Manager and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) Paramedic Program Director, providing executive oversight of accreditation compliance, program governance, and continuous quality improvement.

Chief Miller holds numerous professional certifications, including Paramedic, Rescue Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, Georgia Smoke Diver (#868), Public Information Officer, Incident Safety Officer, Fire Instructor II, and Fire Officer IV. His professional background reflects a strong foundation in both emergency operations and instructional leadership.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services Administration and a Master of Business Administration in Public Administration from Columbia Southern University.

Chief Miller also serves as a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force Reserve, where he holds senior enlisted leadership responsibilities overseeing education, training, and medical readiness. His military service reinforces his commitment to discipline, accountability, and servant leadership.

Brian Nobles

Deputy Chief of Resource Management

Brian Nobles currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Resource Management for Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Deputy Chief Nobles has served the department since 2006, rising to the permanent rank of Battalion Chief. In 2021, Chief Nobles was appointed to the position of Deputy Chief.

Deputy Chief Nobles has obtained certifications of EMT-I, Hazmat Technician, and Rescue Technician. He has an associate degree in Fire Science for West Georgia Technical College and a bachelor’s degree in Fire Service Administration from Columbia Southern University. He is a credentialed Chief Fire Officer (CFO) with the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

Roland Sandoval

Deputy Chief of Training

Roland Sandoval has served with Columbus Fire & EMS since 2004, progressing through the ranks and currently serving as Deputy Chief of Training. In this role, Chief Sandoval oversees the department’s Training Division, including recruit training, fire and EMS education, professional development, and specialized training programs designed to prepare personnel to safely and effectively serve the citizens of Columbus.

Chief Sandoval holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire and Emergency Management from Kaplan University. Throughout his career, he has earned numerous professional certifications, including Paramedic, Rescue Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, Public Safety Dive Instructor, Georgia Smoke Diver and CFO designation.

Chief Sandoval has extensive experience in both fire and EMS training. Prior to becoming the Division Chief of Health and Safety, he served in the Training Division as a Training Officer and as the lead instructor for the department’s Paramedic Program. Following his promotion to Captain, he served as the department’s Rescue Coordinator, where he was responsible for coordinating training, equipment, and operational readiness for the department’s Special Operations disciplines.

Before assuming leadership of the Training Division, Chief Sandoval served as the department’s Division Chief of Health and Safety, where he worked to expand firefighter health, wellness, peer support, physical fitness, and behavioral health initiatives while developing partnerships with community and regional organizations.

Chief Sandoval also serves as a Strike Team Leader with Georgia Search and Rescue (GSAR) and remains actively involved in technical rescue and public safety diving. His focus as Training Chief is to ensure Columbus Fire & EMS personnel receive relevant, challenging, and progressive training that develops capable firefighters, EMS professionals, and future leaders while maintaining the highest standards of service to the community.

Bobby Southerland

Division Chief of Health and Safety

Bobby Joe Southerland Jr. has served with the department for 18 years and was promoted to Division Chief of Health and Safety in November 2026. He earned a degree in an Associate of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies from the University of Arkansas Grantham.

Chief Southerland’s professional certifications include EMT-Intermediate,Hazardous Materials Technician, Rope Rescue Technician, Confined Space Rescue Technician, Trench Rescue Technician, Structural Collapse Technician, Fire Instructor I and II, Fire Officer I, II, and III, Public Information Officer, and Incident Safety Officer. He is also a graduate of SCBA Survivor Course (#196) and a member of the Georgia Search and Rescue (GSAR) team housed in Columbus.

Chief Southerland retired from the United States Army Reserve at the rank of
Master Sergeant after 29 years of service. He was mobilized in support of Operations Noble Eagle I and II from 2001 through 2003 and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2007 through 2008. His extensive fire-service and military experience has provided him with a strong background in emergency operations, technical rescue, training, leadership, personnel safety, and risk management.

Jeffrey Thomas

Deputy Chief of Operations

A United States Navy veteran, Chief Jeffery Thomas served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk from 1989 to 1993. He joined Columbus Fire and EMS in 1994 and has served the department continuously since that time.
As Deputy Chief of Operations, Chief Thomas oversees fire suppression, emergency medical services, and specialized rescue operations. The Operations Division comprises 348 sworn personnel assigned across three battalions and 14 fire stations and responds to approximately 57,000 emergency calls annually.
Chief Thomas holds an associate degree in Fire Science from Chattahoochee Valley Community College and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in human resources at Troy University. He is certified in Swiftwater, high-angle, and technical rescue and serves as a member of Georgia Search and Rescue Task Force 9.
In his leadership role, Chief Thomas works closely with battalion chiefs and company officers to maintain operational readiness, coordinate staffing and apparatus deployment, and strengthen communication throughout the division. His leadership is grounded in accountability, firefighter safety, professional development, and a steadfast commitment to dependable service to the community.