Background
Nolan, James Michael was born on September 30, 1943 in Orlando, Florida, United States. Son of James Douglas and Marjorie Kathleen (Rouse) Nolan.
Nolan, James Michael was born on September 30, 1943 in Orlando, Florida, United States. Son of James Douglas and Marjorie Kathleen (Rouse) Nolan.
Associate of Arts in Fire Science, University Alaska, 1977. Executive fire officer, National Fire Academy, 1993.
Computer technician, KLM Office Machines, Anchorage, Alaska., 1969-1973;
firefighter, Anchorage Fire Department, 1973-1976;
fire apparatus engineer, Anchorage Fire Department, 1976-1980;
fire captain, Anchorage Fire Department, 1980-1984;
senior fire captain, Anchorage Fire Department, 1984-1986;
battalion chief, training, Anchorage Fire Department, 1986-1988;
battalion chief, Anchorage Fire Department, 1988;
deputy chief, chief of operations, Anchorage Fire Department, 1988-1994;
fire chief, Anchorage Fire Department, since 1994. Chairman Anchorage Police & Fire Retired Board, 1982. Member Anchorage RegionalFire Training Center Board, 1984-1989.
Member State of Alaska Fire Svc. Training award Committee, 1986-1990. Adjunct instructor in Fire Science U. Alaska, Anchorage, 1982-1985.
Chairman 457 Deferred Compensation Board, Anchorage, since 1995. Mem. Local Chapter American Red Cross, since 1995. Member Emergency Planning Commission, 1995, Environmental Quality Control Committee, since 1994.
Member National Fire Protection Association, Alaska State Fire Chiefs Association, International Association of Fire Chiefs, Anchorage Area Interagnecoy Emergency Management Association (president since 1994).
Married Patricia Ann Fenwick Nolan, January 31, 1969. Children: Michael Douglas, Teresa Kathleen.