Meet the Fire & EMS, LLC Team

Melissa Cordle

Melissa is the Owner and CEO of Fire & EMS, LLC, based in Douglasville, Georgia. With over 30 years of experience in customer service, she has built a strong background across multiple industries, including retail, pharmacy, and marketing. Her leadership at Fire & EMS, LLC reflects her commitment to providing high-quality products and services for first responders. Melissa’s extensive expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction have positioned her company as a trusted resource in the fire and emergency services sector.

Michele Smith

Michele Smith serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Fire and EMS LLC, bringing over two decades of executive experience in marketing and business strategy across a variety of industries. Known for her creative insight and results-driven approach, Michele leads branding, communications, and growth initiatives for the company with precision and purpose.
While Michele’s professional focus spans beyond the fire service industry, her personal life has kept her deeply rooted in public safety. Married to a Fire Captain/Paramedic who has served a large metro Atlanta fire department for over 23 years, Michele understands the culture, dedication, and demands that define fire and EMS professionals. This unique perspective allows her to bring authenticity and insight to Fire and EMS LLC’s mission, ensuring that its work remains grounded in the realities of the people it serves.
Michele's leadership reflects a balance of strategic insight and heartfelt connection—helping Fire and EMS LLC thrive in its mission to support those who serve.

Jake Cordle

Jake started with a professional fire service in 1996 after watching his father work in the same profession for over 36 years at a municipal fire department in the same area. Jake quickly rose through the ranks making Lieutenant and then Captain. He spent several years as Captain of the training division overseeing eight recruit schools in 2 years. He holds multiple NPQ certifications and Blue Card certifications. He is the former head of Camp Puzzle, one day camp for individuals on the spectrum, and has chaired numerous committees during his career. He has an Associate's degree from West Georgia Technical College in Fire Science and a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia Southern University in Fire Science. He has also taught Fire Fighter I and II on the college level at Georgia Piedmont Technical College.

Chris Smith

Chris joined the fire service in 1996. Over the years, Chris was promoted through the ranks from firefighter until he retired early in 2018 at the rank of Captain. Chris served on the Hazardous Materials team for almost a decade and holds the certification of hazmat specialist in radiological, biological, and nerve agent response. Chris obtained his paramedic license just before his promotion to Lieutenant. Chris served as a training officer in the training division for two years and then served on the med-ops team as a tactical medic with the SWAT team just before his promotion to Captain. Chris resigned/retired early from the fire service in 2018 with 21 years of service after a close friend experienced a medical-related line of duty death while Chris was the acting battalion chief.