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Macon native Cedric Scott has been hired as the new Fire Chief for the City of College Park. 

“It’s a great honor to be selected for this position,” said Scott. “My goal is to provide quality public safety in fire protection and to provide ultimate customer service for the citizens of College Park.”  Chief Scott began his career with the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department in 1987, and moved up through the ranks to serve as the department’s Fire Training Chief, a position he held until May 2005 when he was selected to become Chief of the Waycross Fire Department. 

The recipient of numerous awards, Chief Scott was named Fireman of the Year in 1995, and has earned a host of credits throughout his career.  “This was very impressive during our selection process,” said College Park Mayor Jack Longino.  “There were many qualified candidates, but Chief Scott’s experience and willingness to lead stood out.” 

Scott believes education plays a major role in success.  He graduated with honors from paramedic school, received AAS degrees in Paramedic Technology (Gordon College) and Fire Service Administration (Macon State College), a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Mercer University, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Wesleyan College in 2003.

College Park City Manager William Johnson says Scott was the unanimous choice among the search committee, and says this appointment shows the city continues to be progressive in its hires. “He’s capable, distinguished, and has a great sense of organizational management skills,” said Johnson. “He clearly understands that Fire Services is a changing profession. He will be a welcome addition to the City’s Leadership Team.”

Chief Scott has served on various advisory boards including the Waycross-Ware County Library Board, and he is the former President and former secretary and treasurer of the Bibb County Extension Service Advisory Board.  Scott received the Chief Fire Officer Designation (CFOD) by the Center for Public Safety Excellence and has been accepted into the National Fire Academy’s “Executive Fire Officer Program”.

Scott says his first order of business will be to make a full assessment of fire services.  “I’ll be taking a close look at addressing the ISO rating and obtaining accreditation,” he said. The Insurance Service Office rating helps insurance carriers set rates for premiums in a particular community. 

Scott’s first day on the job was Monday, December 10.  He and his wife Lydia have seven children and reside in Historic College Park.