John William Speed

Background

Speed, John William was born on July 8, 1935 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of John Moody and Dorothy Ann (Lucas) Speed.

Education

Degree, Diablo Valley College, 1964. Degree, Contra Costa College, 1965—1967. Degree, Solano Community College, 1968.

Career

With Vallejo (California) Fire Department, 1961—1971, 1973—1976, fire chief, 1973—1976, Tracy (California) Fire Department, 1971—1973, Aurora (Colorado) Fire Department, since 1976. Instructor fire science Solano College, 1968—1975. Member advisory board Salvation Army, Aurora, since 1976.

With United States Air Force, 1952-1961.

Achievements

• John William Speed has been listed as a noteworthy city official, fire chief by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of advisory board Salvation Army, Aurora, 1976. Served with United States Air Force, 1952-1961. Member National Fire Protection Association, International Fire Chiefs Association, Colorado State Fire Chiefs Association, Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association, International Association ofFire Chiefs (2nd vice president Missouri Valley division), Kiwanis (Centenial clubv.p.

1991).

Connections

Married Virginia H. Polk, October 8, 1958. Children: Dorothy Sue, Valorie Lynn, Lorilee.

Father:

John Moody Speed

Mother:

Dorothy Ann (Lucas) Speed

Spouse:

Virginia H. Polk

child:

Valorie Lynn Speed

child:

Dorothy Sue Speed

child:

Lorilee Speed