Background
Brennan, Oscar A. was born on March 16, 1943 in Miami, Florida, United States.
Brennan, Oscar A. was born on March 16, 1943 in Miami, Florida, United States.
AS in Fire Science Technology, Miami (Florida)-Dade Community College, 1976. Certified in fire science administration, Florida International University, 1985. Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Administration & Safety, Florida International University, 1988.
Graduate, National Fire Academy, 1988. Certified, Harvard University, 1992.
Civilian employee, United States Air Force, 1966-1968; firefighter, Dade County Fire & Rescue Department, 1968-1972; driver/engineer, Dade County Fire & Rescue Department, 1972-1974; fire Lieutenant, Dade County Fire & Rescue Department, 1974-1981; captain, Dade County Fire & Rescue Department, 1981-1983; chief fire officer, Dade County Fire & Rescue Department, 1983-1987; assistant chief technical services, fire marshal, Dade County Fire & Rescue Department, 1987-1992; chief, City of Birmingham (Alabama) Fire & Rescue Department, 1993-1998. Former member Dade County Building Code Board Rules and Appeals, South Florida Building Code Board Rules and Appeals, Metro-Dade Fire Prevention and Safety Appeals Board.
Past member North Dade County Community Advisory Board. Member Executive Board Urban League Greater Miami, 1986-1990. Member Fire Marshals North America, Alabama Association Fire Chiefs, Control Alabama Fire Chiefs Association, International Association Fire Chiefs, Metro Fire Chiefs Association, International Association Black Professional Firefighters (Certified of Recognition 1981).
Married Norma Jean Johnson, August 23, 1961. Children: Oscar Junior, Layonda, Kelvin.