Eric Latimer is the Division Chief of Fire Operations for the Springfield (Missouri) Fire Department and has served the citizens of Springfield for more than 27 years. He is actively involved with the local Office of Emergency Management in event planning and incident response and has commanded numerous multi-agency incidents. He is also a member of the regional incident support team.
Chief Latimer holds a master’s degree in communication from Missouri State University, completed the Executive Fire Officer program at the National Fire Academy and holds the Chief Fire Officer designation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence. He has also attended the Executive Leaders Program through the Center for Homeland Security and Defense, Leadership in Police Organizations through the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University.
