Donnie Land has been the Lafayette County Emergency Management Director since February 1996.During that time he has overseen the county’s response and recovery from numerous incidents.From the floods and fires of 1998 through the Mallory Swamp Fire in 2001 and the hurricanes in 04 and 05, he has worked to ensure that the county has had the resources and financial assistance necessary to respond and recover from these incidents.
Donnie graduated from Lafayette County High School in 1967. In 1969 he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served 21 years before retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant in 1990. During his career he received an Associate of Arts degree in Air Traffic Control Services from the Community College of the Air Force, A Bachelor of Science from Troy State University and A Master of Arts in Public Administration from Valdosta State University. Since becoming the Emergency Management Director he has completed numerous professional development courses covering the duties and responsibilities of Emergency Management.He is an active member of the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association.
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