Paul Lewis Cooke

Background

Cooke, Paul Lewis was born on October 4, 1957 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Percy Charles and June Mary (Oswold) Cooke.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Fire Suppression, Red Rocks Community College, 1985. Associate of Applied Science in Fire Prevention, Red Rocks Community College, 1985. Bachelor of Science in Fire Services Administration, Metropolitan State College, 1989.

Career

Fire protection specialist Buckley ANG Base Fire Department, Aurora, Colorado, 1981-1982. Fire chief Cunningham Fire Protection District, Denver, 1982-1991. Deputy director Colorado Division of Fire Safety, 1991-1993, director, state fire marhsal, since 1993.

Vice president National Fire Information Council, director vice president 1991-1999.

Achievements

• Paul Lewis Cooke has been listed as a noteworthy state fire marshal by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Adult leader Boy Scouts American, Aurora, Colorado, since 1994. With United States Army, 1975-1981. Member Colorado State Fire Chiefs Association (legislation liaison 1989-1991), National Association of State Fire Marshals (committee chair since 1992), National Fire Protection Association, International Association of Fire Chiefs.

Interests

• Hiking, camping.

Connections

Married Linda Gail Hinds, July 6, 1978 (divorced October 1986). 1 child, Jennifer; married Sherry Elaine Webster, October 14, 1986. Children: Stephanie, Paul Junior, Jessica.