Background
Sanders, Russell Edward was born on October 6, 1949 in Louisville. Son of Robert George Senior and Jean Francis Sanders.
Sanders, Russell Edward was born on October 6, 1949 in Louisville. Son of Robert George Senior and Jean Francis Sanders.
Bachelor in Psychology, University Louisville, 1976. Master of Education in Personnel Services, University Louisville, 1980. Master of Science in Community Development, University Louisville, 1987.
Firefighter, Louisville Fire Department, 1967-1974;
sergeant, Louisville Fire Department, 1974-1977;
captain, Louisville Fire Department, 1977-1981;
district chief, Louisville Fire Department, 1981-1986;
chief, Louisville Fire Department, 1986-1995;
regional manager, National Fire Protection Association, Louisville, since 1995. Adjunct instructor National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, Maryland., 1985-1986. Instructor WesternOreg.
State College, Monmouth, 1984. Consultant numerous locations. Teacher Jefferson County Public/Catholic School Systems, Louisville, 1976-1980.
Board directors Gov's. Commision on Pers. Standards, Frankfort, Kentucky.
Tennis coach St. Barnabas Catholic School, Louisville, 1985-1986. Baseball coach Hikes Point Optimist, Louisville, 1988. Board directors Stage One Childrens Theater, 1992-1995.
Sergeant United States Army, 1969-1971. Member National Institute Building Sciences (board directors), Metro Fire Chiefs Association (secretary 1988-1989, chairman 1990-1991), National Fire Protection Association (board directors 1993-1995), Comité Technique Internationale de Prévention d'Extinction de Feu (vice president since 1998), Society Executive Fire Officers, International Society Fire Service Instructors, University Louisville Alumni Association (president 1996-1997, Outstanding Alumni award 1987).
Married Mary Ann Miller, February 12, 1972. Children: Scott, Jason.