Planning and Training
Deputy Chief Jeremy Menzel. . .
was born and raised in Wilson, NC. Immediately after graduating from Ralph L. Fike High School, he enrolled and graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology.
Chief Menzel has been in the Fire Service since March of 2011 when he began his career as a recruit with Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services. He has advanced up the career ladder, and in November of 2024 was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief. He is certified as a State of Georgia Firefighter and licensed as a Paramedic and Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator. He holds NPQ certifications as a Firefighter I & II, Instructor I & II, HazMat Awareness & Operations, and Fire Officer I, II, & III. He also holds instructor certifications the National Association of EMTs, the American Heart Association in ACLS and BLS.
The Planning and Training Division is charged with the development, delivery, and facilitation of education and training programs for new and veteran members of our department covering areas of fire suppression, hazardous material mitigation, technical rescue, emergency medical services, leadership, career and officer development, emergency preparedness, management, and disaster response.
As the department’s Chief Training Officer, Chief Menzel is accountable for establishing goals, benchmarks, and best practices for the department’s Training Academy; maintaining standards consistent with CFAI and CoAEMSP accreditation; determining and supporting education and planning objectives aligned with the department’s strategic plan, risk assessment, and standards of cover; preparing and managing a division budget, facilities, and equipment; assuring compliance with national, state, and local standards related to education and training; consulting with the Fire Chief, Chief of Staff, other executive staff members within the department; researching, constructing, and proposing innovative programs and initiatives geared to strengthen future growth and educational opportunities for department members and service delivery to our community.
