President Trump Appoints Chief G. Keith Bryant as U.S. Fire Administrator

Fairfax, Va. -- President Donald J. Trump announced May 18 his intention to appoint Chief G. Keith Bryant, 2014-2015 IAFC president, as U.S. fire administrator. As an entity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Fire Administration provides national leadership to foster a solid foundation for American fire and emergency service stakeholders in prevention, preparedness and response. "The IAFC is extremely pleased with President Trump's appointment of Chief Keith Bryant as U.S. fire administrator," said Chief John Sinclair, IAFC president and chairman of the board. "The U.S. Fire Administration plays an important role in assisting local fire departments charged with protecting citizens and communities from fire loss and all hazards. Chief Bryant is a proven leader on the national and international stage and will serve the fire and emergency service and the country with excellence and honor." Bryant has served as fire chief of the Oklahoma City Fire Department since February 2005. He joined the department in 1982 after serving as a U.S. Army firefighter/crash rescue specialist for four years and a short time with the Edmond Fire Department. Bryant moved up through the ranks, being named a district/battalion chief in 1997 and chief training officer in 2000. In 2004 he was promoted to battalion chief of operations and later deputy chief of operations.  Bryant is the past president...
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