Chief Cory Shelton started his career with the Douglas County Fire/EMS Department in 1995. Cory grew up around the Fire Service and aspired to become a firefighter since before he can remember. He has many highlights and fond memories during his career; however, deployment to Waveland, Mississippi in 2005 for Hurricane Katrina rescue operations remains a life-changing experience for him. Cory is grateful for and considers himself blessed to have a wonderful family who has supported him throughout his career. He and his wife Jennifer have three children, Mason, Hannah, and Tyler, as well as a precious granddaughter, Carson. Cory is proud of his son Tyler who chose to become a firefighter and EMT for the Douglas County Fire/EMS Department.