Division Chief of Operations
Joe Corl
Joe Corl is the Division Chief of Operations. He was appointed Division Chief on May 1st, 2010. He has been a member of the Fire Service for 28 years and a certified paramedic for 25 years. He is responsible for emergency operations and day to day operations for 260 uniformed firefighters. In this role Chief Corl is the Rockford Emergency Manager, which includes coordinating emergency disaster response and preparedness with the City of Rockford and Winnebago County. Chief Corl has an Associates degree in Fire Science from Rock Valley College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Service Management from Southern Illinois University. He also holds certification for Illinois Professional Emergency Manager (IPEM) and has completed the Professional Development Series from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
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