Background
Ward, James Theron was born on July 15, 1942. Son of Cecil S. and Gerterude (Craig) Ward.
Ward, James Theron was born on July 15, 1942. Son of Cecil S. and Gerterude (Craig) Ward.
Graduated from high school, Hollywood, Florida, 1960.
Firefighter Hollywood Fire Department, 1963-1969, driver engineer, 1969-1973, paramedic lieutenant, 1973-1976, captain fire suppression, 1976-1977, chief training division, 1977-1978, with, 1978-1982, chief, since 1982. Initial chairman Florida State Emergency Medical Service Advisory Council. Chairman planning committee Broward Emergency Medical Service Council, Broward County, Florida.
Chairman Broward County Fire Administrator's Emergency Medical Service Committee.
With United States Air Force, 1961-1963. Member Florida Emergency Medical Service Providers Association (president, Al Ridgway award 1989), Florida Fire Chiefs Association, Broward County Professional Fire Chiefs Association, International Association Fire Chiefs, Hollywood Committee of 100, Rotary.
Married Kathryn Ward. Children: Scott, Brian.