Carlos Lopez

Carlos Lopez is the battalion chief of B shift at Coral Gables, FL, Fire Rescue, where he’s spent more than 23 years serving the community. He previously served as the division chief of logistics, where he was responsible for overseeing and strengthening the department’s logistical operations and operational readiness systems. Lopez has extensive experience in fire, rescue and EMS operations. He holds the Chief Fire Officer designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence and completed Fire Officer III professional development. He also holds state of Florida Instructor III and BLS Instructor credentials. Lopez earned his Master of Fire and Emergency Sciences degree.