Eric Gilmore Named Escambia County’s New Emergency Management Manager

January 6, 2020

Eric Gilmore of Bratt has been named the new Escambia County Emergency Management manager.

“I am absolutely ecstatic to have Eric join Escambia County Emergency Management,” Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley told NorthEscambia.com. “His experience, his knowledge and his family’s reputation and work ethic are all qualities that will make him one of the best managers we have had in this role. I hope everyone will join me in welcoming him to Team Escambia.”

Gilmore has worked for the Florida Department of Health since 2004, serving as a planner, public health preparedness director, and most recently regional emergency response advisor for a 10 county region. He is also the district chief of the McDavid Station of Escambia Fire Rescue.

HE takes over the EMA director position held by John Dosh who is currently serving as interim public safety director.

Gilmore’s first official day on the job as Escambia County Emergency Management manager is Tuesday.

Eric Gilmore’s father, Elton Gilmore, retired in 2017 after seven years as the Emergency Management Operations Officer in the Escambia County Public Safety Department.

NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

Story updated 1/7/2020 to reflect Gilmore’s official title at Emergency Management will be “manager”.

Comments

29 Responses to “Eric Gilmore Named Escambia County’s New Emergency Management Manager”

  1. Don Rich on November 30th, 2020 9:43 pm

    Congratulations on a well deserved promotion. i am honored to have served with you. Thanks for all your assistance to Bay County.

  2. Polly Johnson on January 8th, 2020 11:57 pm

    Congrats Eric..we know you will do a fantastic job.

  3. Judith Wood on January 7th, 2020 1:09 pm

    Well deserved. Congratulations!! Judy Wood, retired RN DOH

  4. Phillip Enfinger on January 7th, 2020 1:00 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS brother!!! Proud of you!! The county will be better off for sure.

  5. David G on January 7th, 2020 12:54 pm

    Congrats Eric. This guy knows his stuff.

  6. Martha Hicks on January 7th, 2020 9:39 am

    Congratulations Eric!

  7. Frances Hinely on January 7th, 2020 8:05 am

    Eric, this is one more fantastic chapter to add to the book of your life! Congratulations and wishing you the best!

  8. Jim Stanton on January 6th, 2020 11:13 pm

    Congratulations Eric, I know Elton and Missy are really proud of you.

  9. Randon Watson on January 6th, 2020 9:47 pm

    Congratulations Eric!!

  10. Martha Jeter on January 6th, 2020 9:34 pm

    Congratulations, Eric! Im happy for you and your family!

  11. Nancy Perry on January 6th, 2020 8:42 pm

    Congratulations to Eric. Great choice for our county!

  12. Rick Hawkins on January 6th, 2020 8:28 pm

    A move in the right direction! I couldn’t think of a better, more qualified individual than Eric. Congratulations my friend!

  13. Melissa on January 6th, 2020 7:48 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS ERIC

  14. Rachel on January 6th, 2020 7:01 pm

    Congrats!!

  15. Pineapple on January 6th, 2020 6:06 pm

    Awesomeness brother! The perfect choice!

  16. Ty Carhart on January 6th, 2020 3:45 pm

    I hate to see you leave your position with the State, but I’m happy Escambia County is in good hands! Congratulations, Eric.

  17. Ann Rowe on January 6th, 2020 3:37 pm

    Congratulations, Eric – well-deserved!

  18. David Huie Green on January 6th, 2020 3:37 pm

    See? Good things DO happen.

  19. JW on January 6th, 2020 2:24 pm

    A wise selection by the County Administrator. Best of luck to you, Chief Gilmore!

  20. Dana Drexler on January 6th, 2020 2:15 pm

    Congratulations brother great to see you getting your chance. If there’s anything I can do let me know.

  21. Joey McCall on January 6th, 2020 1:24 pm

    Congrats Eric. The apple didn’t fall from the tree for sure.

  22. Shannon on January 6th, 2020 11:28 am

    Escambia County will be blessed with the perfect person doing this job. I wish that Eric’s integrity, knowledge, and abilities would travel all the way up the line to improve our community, county, state and further. Way to go Eric! You will do well!

  23. Gayle Hanks on January 6th, 2020 10:01 am

    Congratulations, Eric! We wish you the best!

    Gayle and Mike Hanks

  24. Gayle Weaver on January 6th, 2020 8:48 am

    Congratulations to Eric. He is an outstanding man who will serve with integrity.

  25. Lou on January 6th, 2020 8:09 am

    Congratulations Mr. Gilmore. Great choice for our county!

  26. Lucky Charms on January 6th, 2020 8:03 am

    Good luck Mr. Gilmore. You’llneed it

  27. Greenwells on January 6th, 2020 7:57 am

    Congratulations Eric

  28. Bobby on January 6th, 2020 7:53 am

    CONGRATULATIONS ERIC !!! Escambia Has Picked The Man For The Job!!

  29. Danny Mitchell on January 6th, 2020 6:28 am

    Congratulations Eric! I know your Mom and Dad are proud of you.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News