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. Before returning to this role, Lopez served as the division chief of logistics, where he was responsible for managing and improving the department’s logistical operations. Lopez’s experience in fire/rescue/EMS has fueled his commitment to advancing training programs, including the use of innovative methods, such as virtual reality training. Lopez holds several qualifications, including State of Florida Instructor 3, Live Burn Instructor, and BLS Instructor. He is pursuing a Master of Fire and Emergency Sciences degree.