Jack D. Beam

Background

Beam, Jack D. was born on December 29, 1937.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Fire Administration com laude, Northern Virginia Community College, 1976. Bachelor in Public Administration, Upper Iowa University, 1980. Master of Education in Community Leadership and Development, Springfield College, Massachusetts, 1982.

Career

Firefighter City of Newport News, Virginia, 1960-1963, City of Alexandria, 1963-1970, fire prevention inspector, 1970-1973, fire lieutenant, 1973-1976, fire captain, 1976-1979, battalion fire chief, 1979-1987, fire chief, since 1987, physical fitness coordinator, 1977-1987. Instructor University Maryland Fire/Rescue Institute, College Park, 1980. Fire assessor, consultant in field.

Achievements

• Jack D. Beam has been listed as a noteworthy fire chief by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors American Heart Association, Alexandria, 1985-1986, Eastern Prince William County Association for Retarded Citizens, 1977-1978. Member Dale City (Virginia) Volunteer Fire Department, 1966-1972. Served with United States Army, 1957-1960.

Member International Association Fire Chiefs, National Fire Protection Association, Alexandria Paid Fireman's Association, Prince William County Fire Chiefs Association (president 1970-1972). Clubs: Capitol Hill Pacers, District of Columbia Roadrunners.

Interests

• Running, bicycling, reading.

Connections

Married; 1 child.