Background
Osby, Robert Edward was born on October 29, 1937 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Jesse William and Susie Lillian (Campbell) Osby.
Osby, Robert Edward was born on October 29, 1937 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Jesse William and Susie Lillian (Campbell) Osby.
Associate of Arts in Fire Science, San Diego Junior College, 1970. Bachelor in Management, Redlands University, 1985.
Recreation leader, San Diego Parks and Recreation Department, 1955-1958; postal carrier, United States Postal Service, San Diego, 1958-1959; fire fighter, San Diego Fire Department, 1959-1967; fire engineer, San Diego Fire Department, 1967-1971; fire captain, San Diego Fire Department, 1971-1976; fire battalion chief, San Diego Fire Department, 1976-1979; fire chief, Inglewood (California) Fire Department, 1979-1984; fire chief, San Jose (California) Fire Department, since 1985.
Served to Second lieutenant California National Guard, 1960-1965. Member California Metropolitan Fire Chiefs (chairman since 1987), International Association Black Firefighters (regional director 1974-1977), Brothers United (president 1972-1975).
Married Clydette Deloris Mullen, April 11, 1961. Children: Daryl Lawrence, Gayle Lorraine.