Jo-Ann Lorber is a battalion chief for the City of Fort Lauderdale, FL. She has been with Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue since January 1996. Chief Lorber holds associates’ degrees in Liberal Arts and Fire Science Technology, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Management, and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University. Chief Lorber is a 2006 graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP). She has been awarded Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designations.