Fire Chief Jim Reynolds
September of 2006, Jim Reynolds was appointed Fire Chief
of the Orlando Fire Department by Mayor Buddy Dyer.
Chief Reynolds is a 24-year
veteran of the department. He joined the Orlando Fire
Department in October of 1984. He was promoted to Engineer in
1989, Lieutenant in 1992, District Chief in 1999, Assistant
Chief in 2002, Deputy Chief in 2003 and Fire Chief in 2006.
Chief Reynolds served in a variety
of areas, including Firefighters Union Executive Board for over
10 years. He spent most of his career on special
operations units. He served as a High Angle Rescue
Trainer, Hazmat team member, Dive Rescue Team leader, EMS Bike
Team leader. He also served on the Confined Space, Trench,
and Collapse Rescue Teams. Eventually he was placed in
charge of all Technical Rescue Operations. Chief Reynolds
is also a cofounder of the Central Florida Urban Search and
Rescue Task Force (FLTF4), and serves on the executive oversight
group.
Chief Reynolds has been a part of
many committees including, SOP committee Chairman,
OFD wellness committee Chairman,
CERT Trainer, and on the Strategic planning team.
Community Boards he has served on
include, Orange County EMS Advisory Council, Central Florida
Fire Academy Board, and Orlando Afterschool All stars Board of
Directors.
Chief
Reynolds is a third generation firefighter. His father, Gene
Reynolds was the 12th Fire Chief
of the Orlando Fire Department
and served 12 years in that capacity (35 years total). Chief
Reynolds' grandfather, George Klein, also retired from
service as Engineer with the Orlando Fire Department after 25 years.
Chief
Reynolds holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from
Columbia College and an Associate in Science Degree in Emergency
Medical Services.
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