Fire Chief Jim Reynolds

September of 2006, Chief Jim Reynolds was appointed Fire Chief of the Orlando Fire Department by Mayor Buddy Dyer.

Chief Reynolds is a 22-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 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.
 

Deputy Chief Mark Oaks
Administration Bureau

September of 2006, Chief Mark W. Oakes was appointed Deputy Chief of the Fire Administrative Services Bureau of the Orlando Fire Department.

Chief Oakes is an 18-year veteran of the department.  He joined the Orlando Fire Department in 1988.  He was promoted to Engineer in 1994, Lieutenant in 1997, District Chief in 2002, Assistant Chief in 2005 and appointed to Deputy Chief in 2006.

Chief Oakes has served in a variety of areas and specialty teams, including OFD’s High Angle Team.

Chief Oakes first started his career as a volunteer firefighter in New York from 1979-1982.  He then moved to the Longwood Fire Department, where he served from 1984-1988.

Chief Oakes obtained a Bachelors Degree from Nova Southeastern, with a Major in Business Professional Management.

Deputy Chief John Miller
Field Operations Bureau

May of 2007, Chief John Miller was appointed Deputy Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau of the Orlando Fire Department.

Chief Miller is a 19-year veteran of the department. He joined the Orlando Fire Department in 1988.  He was promoted to Engineer in 1992, Lieutenant in 1993, District Chief in 1999, Assistant Chief in 2002, and appointed Deputy Chief in 2006

Chief Miller has served in a variety of areas and specialty teams, including Pension Board Trustee, Interim Disability Chairman, Sick Leave Bank Committee, New Hire Testing and Interview Committee Chairman, SOP Committee Chairman, OFD Wellness Instructor, OFD Fitness Challenge Coordinator, CERT Instructor, Explorer Advisor, Immunization Team Coordinator, OFD Special Events Coordinator, Universal Studios Liaison, Strategic Planning Team, Firelines-Shift Representative.

Chief Miller obtained a Bachelors of Science Degree from Columbia College, with major in Business Administration. He is also a registered nurse and a State of Florida Paramedic.

Deputy Chief Robert Sorenson
Fire Support Services Bureau

Chief Sorenson is a 27-year veteran of the department and a member of the fire service since 1978.

In 1999 Chief Sorenson was promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief, to the rank of District Chief in 1996, and to the rank of Lieutenant in 1987.

Chief Sorenson has served the department in many different roles during his career. He has chaired the Sick Leave Bank committee, served on the Health & Safety committee, functioned as the Universal Studios liaison, and participated as an assessor in promotional examinations.

Chief Sorenson has earned a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelors of Science in Accounting, and a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. Additionally, Chief Sorenson attended the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD where he earned the certification of Executive Fire Officer.