Background
Newcombe, Gerald Mason was born on August 29, 1933 in San Bernardino, California, United States. Son of Francis Dudley and Nita Clementine (Craw) Newcombe.
Newcombe, Gerald Mason was born on August 29, 1933 in San Bernardino, California, United States. Son of Francis Dudley and Nita Clementine (Craw) Newcombe.
Associate of Arts, San Bernardino Valley College, 1959. Bachelor, California State University-San Bernardino, 1976. Master of Public Administration, California State University-San Bernardino, 1982.
With San Bernardino Fire Department, 1960, deputy chief, 1976—1980, chief, since 1980. Corp member Arrow Head Health Care Systems.
Member State Board Fire Services, 1984. Board directors Red Cross Service Center, 1980. Chairman board San Bernardino Community Against Drugs, Inc.
Member board councillors School Administration California State University, since 1980. Member of San Bernardino County Fire Chiefs (president 1982), American Society Public Administration (board directors 1981-1983), National Fire Protection Association, International Association Fire Chiefs, California Fire Chiefs Association, Air Force Association (board directors local chapter, vice president), Native Sons Golden West, Kiwanis (board directors 1979-1981).
Married Barbara Louise Eddins, August 26, 1953. Children: Elizabeth, Gerald Mason, Janet, Mary.