Joshua Cox

• Led multi-state projects for a defense-focused company specializing in the development of digital pre-plans for high-risk facilities, supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF), law enforcement, and emergency response teams.
• Managed large-scale government contracts, including:
  Miami-Dade County – $2M
  Houston ISD – $1.1M
  State of New Jersey – $6.5M
• Conducted UAS (drone) flights and on-site surveys to capture aerial imagery and ground-level data used to construct geo-referenced, digital building layouts for time-sensitive rescue and recovery missions.
• Translated complex structural layouts into mission-ready digital maps with pre-identified ingress/egress points, stairwells, choke points, and room-level detail to enhance situational awareness during real-time operations.
• Coordinated directly with government stakeholders, security directors, and response teams to define operational needs and ensure deliverables met tactical mission requirements.
• Oversaw project tracking, compliance, and delivery timelines to support federal and local agency readiness, achieving consistent on-time performance across jurisdictions.
• Delivered client training and onboarding for digital mapping systems, ensuring rapid adoption by end users in defense, public safety, and homeland security sectors.

• Directed strategic planning and logistics execution across DOD operations with multi-million-dollar budgets, managing fleet coordination, procurement, and distribution.
• Led contract negotiation and administration, ensuring compliance with delivery timelines, DOD regulations, and cost efficiency.
• Streamlined operational procedures and implemented supply chain improvements to maximize resource efficiency.

• Managed day-to-day operations of 3 fire stations, overseeing training, certifications, and emergency preparedness.
• Coordinated emergency response plans for aircraft incidents, medical emergencies, wildfires, and hazardous materials situations.
• Authored and executed Incident Action Plans (IAPs) to ensure strategic deployment during mission-critical scenarios.

Station Chief, Captain I, Lieutenant, Firefighter (U.S. Air Force, 2013–2022)

• Progressed through leadership ranks with increasing responsibility in command, logistics, operations, and emergency response readiness.

• Served as the Fire Operations Station Chief, demonstrating exemplary leadership and management skills in overseeing daily operations, personnel, and resources at the fire station.
• Directed and coordinated the activities of a dedicated team, ensuring efficient response and mitigation of fire incidents, emergency medical calls, hazardous materials situations, and other emergencies.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance the skills and preparedness of firefighting personnel, ensuring their readiness to handle a diverse range of operational scenarios.
• Oversaw the maintenance and readiness of firefighting equipment, apparatus, and facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

• Led and supervised company-level fire and rescue operations, demonstrating exceptional command and control during structure fires, medical emergencies, HazMat incidents, and aircraft rescues.
• Assumed incident command as the first officer on scene, effectively coordinating first alarm operations and managing resources until relieved by senior fire authorities.
• Carried out Captain responsibilities, providing leadership and guidance to a team of 4 firefighters assigned to a response vehicle, ensuring their training and development.
• Conducted regular training sessions and drills, equipping firefighters with the skills and knowledge necessary for efficient and effective emergency response.

• Responsibly operated emergency vehicles in response to fire incidents, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and aircraft emergencies, utilizing advanced driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws.
• Implemented strategic positioning and deployment of firefighting equipment and resources at emergency scenes, optimizing response effectiveness and mitigating risks.
• Participated in continuous training and certification programs, enhancing skills in operating specialized firefighting apparatus and staying updated with evolving industry standards and best practices.

• Excelled as a Structural and Aircraft Firefighter, demonstrating expertise in effectively responding to and mitigating fire incidents in both structural and aircraft environments.
• Employed specialized firefighting techniques and tactics to suppress fires in buildings, residential structures, commercial facilities, and aircraft, minimizing property damage and ensuring the safety of occupants.
• Demonstrated proficiency in handling and operating firefighting equipment specific to structural and aircraft firefighting, including handlines, nozzles, foam systems, and crash rescue equipment.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of hazardous materials classifications, chemical properties, and associated risks, applying this expertise to effectively assess and manage hazardous materials incidents.