Eloy Vega is fire chief/emergency management coordinator/fire marshal for Port Neches, TX. He has over 24 years of fire service leadership and excels in risk management, strategic planning, and community engagement. He has navigated council-manager governance, forged cross-agency collaborations, and implemented data-informed strategies to strengthen community resilience. Vegas integrates emerging technologies into firefighting practice to enhance safety and efficiency. An educator and mentor, Vega champions ethical, inclusive technology adoption, regularly collaborating with industry professionals, policymakers, and academic institutions. He holds a Ph.D. in Fire and Emergency Management Administration from Oklahoma State University and is a Chief Fire Officer, Executive Fire Officer and Associate Emergency Manager.