Chief Stone most recently served as the Emergency Services Director and Fire Chief for Indian River County. He has over forty-seven years of experience in the fire rescue, emergency management, and 911 arena. Chief Stone has been in leadership roles within numerous departments in the State of Florida since 1988 including Public Safety Director for Seminole County and Public Safety Director for Osceola County responsible for Emergency Services and Corrections Facilities. Chief Stone holds and maintains certifications in fire, EMS, and emergency management at the State and Federal levels.