Jerry Glenn Knight

Background

Knight, Jerry Glenn was born on January 11, 1938 in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. Son of Elias David and Pebble Virginia (Sneed) Knight.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Public Safety Administration, Eckerd College, 1985.

Career

Member, officer St. Petersburg Fire Department, 1959—1980, fire chief, since 1983. Adjunct instructor St. Petersburg Junior College, 1975, National Fire Academy, Emmittsburg, Maryland, 1978—1980. Consultant United States Fire Administration, Washington, 1976, Florida Department Health and Rehabilitation Services, 1984.

Fire chief Largo Fire Department, Florida, 1980—1983. With United States Coast Guard, 1955-1959.

Achievements

• Jerry Glenn Knight has been listed as a noteworthy protective services official, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member, officer Saint St. Petersburg Fire Department, 1959-1980, fire chief, since 1983. Member Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, Pinellas County, Florida, since 1974. Served with United States Coast Guard, 1955-1959.

Member International Fire Chiefs Association, Southeastern Fire Chiefs Association, Florida Fire Chiefs Association, Pinellas CountyFire Chiefs Association (president 1984-1986, chairman national advising committee integrated emergency management 1986).

Club: Northeast Exchange (Saint-St. Petersburg).

Interests

• Boating, fishing, family camping.

Connections

Married Constance O. Becker, September 16, 1961. Children: Bryan Keith, Steven Glenn.

Father:

Elias David Knight

Mother:

Pebble Virginia (Sneed) Knight

Spouse:

Constance O. Becker

child:

Steven Glenn Knight

child:

Bryan Keith Knight