Raymond Edward Barnes

Background

Barnes, Raymond Edward was born on May 1, 1950 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Carroll E. and Margaret A. (Minckler) Barnes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Technology, Business, Education, Metropolitan State College, 1971. Postgraduate, Red Rocks Community College, 1975. Postgraduate, University Northern Colorado, 1976.

Graduate executive fire officer program, National Fire Academy, 1990. Master of Public Administration, University Colorado, 1991.

Career

With, City of Aurora (Colorado) Fire Department, since 1971; paramedic and rescue technician, City of Aurora (Colorado) Fire Department, 1976-1979; Lieutenant, City of Aurora (Colorado) Fire Department, 1979-1982; captain, City of Aurora (Colorado) Fire Department, 1982-1985; battalion chief, suppression, City of Aurora (Colorado) Fire Department, 1985-1987; director training, City of Aurora (Colorado) Fire Department, 1987-1991; fire chief, City of Aurora (Colorado) Fire Department, since 1991. Adjunct instructor National Fire Academy, Maryland., since 1987. Co-director Rocky Mountain Fire Academy.

Metro co-chair Region VIII Training Resources and Data Exch.

Achievements

• Raymond Edward Barnes has been listed as a noteworthy protective services official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Aurora Gang Task Force. Past committeeman, delegate to county, state political assemblies. Member International Association Fire Chiefs (committee on terrorism), International Association Metro Fire Chiefs (board member), International Society Fire Service Instructors, International Association Firefighters (occupational safety and health committee), Institution Fire Engineers, Society National Fire Academy Instructors, Society Executive Fire Officers, Fire Department Safety Officers Organization, State Fire Chiefs, Denver Metro Fire Chiefs, Aurora C. of Chamber (board directors leadership forum), Homeowners Association (past president board directors).

Interests

• Avocations: whitewater rafting, mountain biking, world travel, skiing, golf.

Connections

Married Katherine Michele Sanchez, January 3, 1970. 1 child, Tamara Adrienne.

Father:

Carroll E. Barnes

Mother:

Margaret A. (Minckler) Barnes

Spouse:

Katherine Michele Sanchez

child:

Tamara Adrienne Barnes