2019 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

Michael Carter

Virginia Beach Fire Department


Michael Carter is a 23-year veteran of fire and EMS serving in a myriad of emergency services positions ranging from Firefighter/Paramedic to Chief of the Department in combination and career organizations. Chief Carter is currently assigned as the Battalion Chief of Training with the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD). He holds a bachelor’s degree in EMS Management a master’s degree in public administration and working on a Ph.D. in Public Administration. Chief Carter is a graduate of the Virginia Chief Officer Academy and the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program and was one of the first to be credentialed as a Chief Medical Officer, now Chief EMS Officer (CEMSO) from the Center of Public Safety of Excellence. Additionally, he is actively with the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association serving on the Board of Directors and is also a member of the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference Committee.

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