Meet Chief Stacie Farmer
Deputy Chief Stacie Farmer began her career with Douglas County Fire/EMS Department 24 years ago. She believes “our personnel are our most valuable asset” and says, “I genuinely care about their wellbeing.”
Stacie currently holds an Associate degree in Applied Sciences and a Bachelor’s in Applied Science degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Diversity and Inclusion. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Organizational Leadership.
Chief Farmer currently oversees the EMS Division, Training, Public Safety Education, and Records/Recruitment.
She has served in many capacities during her tenure including Paramedic, Sergeant, and Training Lieutenant. Her credentials include NPQ F.O. I-IV, NPQ Evaluator, Structural Fire Control Instructor, NPQ Hazmat Operations, NPQ Public Safety Educator, GEMA Crash Victim Extrication, Certified SCBA Repair Technician, Georgia Stroke Curriculum Instructor, Level III EMS/Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator, AHA Affiliate Faculty, TCCC/TECC Instructor, PHTLS Instructor, and EPC Instructor.
Stacie has been married to her husband, Eric for 20 years and is a mother to two children: Haiden and Ben.