Education
Associate of Arts in Fire Science Technology, Red Rocks Community College, 1988; Bachelor of Science summa cum laude in Business Administration, Regis U., 1991; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1991; student, University Colorado.
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Richard L. Gonzales
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Richard L. Gonzales, Fire department chief Recipient Outstanding Achievement award Hispanics of Colorado, 1987; named Young Firefighter of the Year, 1981. Member of advisory board U. Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs, Red Rocks Community College, Denver Partners, KAZY Denver Marathon; board of trustees National Multiple Sclerosis Society; board directors Rocky Mountain Poison Drug Foundation, Chic Chicana, Golden Gloves Charity.
Career
Firefighter, Denver Fire Department, 1972-1975; member fire prevention bureau, district 5 roving officer, Denver Fire Department, 1976-1979; member training division, Denver Fire Department, 1980-1981; district roving officer firefighter, Denver Fire Department, 1981-1982; captain firefighter pumper 2 and 27, Denver Fire Department, 1982-1985; assistant chief, Denver Fire Department, 1985-1987; chief fire department, Denver Fire Department, since 1987. Member National Fire Protective Association Urban Fire Forum, International Association Fire Chiefs, Metro Fire Chiefs Association, Denver Metro Fire Chiefs Association, Colorado State Fire Chiefs Association, Urban Fire Forum, IAFF Local 858 Negotiating Team. Board of trustees National Fire Protection Association, 1992-1995.
Achievements
Membership
Member of advisory board U. Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs, Red Rocks Community College, Denver Partners, KAZY Denver Marathon. Board of trustees National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Board directors Rocky Mountain Poison Drug Foundation, Chic Chicana, Golden Gloves Charity.
