G. Keith Bryant Explained

G. Keith Bryant
Nationality:American
Occupation:Fire Chief
Administrator of the United States Fire Administration
Employer:FEMA, US Fire Administration
Mother:Mary Bryant

G. Keith Bryant (born 1959) is an American firefighter who was head of the US Fire Administration from 2017 to 2021.[1]

Career

Bryant was a firefighter starting in 1977 before becoming the fire chief of Oklahoma City from 2005 to 2017.[2] [3] He was also the president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs.[4] In May 2017, President Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Bryant as Administrator of the United States Fire Administration (USFA).[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. News: OKC Fire Chief Keith Bryant sworn in as U.S. Fire Administrator . Collins. Emily. KOKH. 2017-08-07. en-US.
  2. News: Oklahoma City Fire Chief Keith Bryant named U.S. fire administrator. 2017-05-19. NewsOK.com. 2017-08-07. en-US.
  3. News: Keith Bryant. U.S. Fire Administration. 2017-08-07. en.
  4. Web site: OKC Fire Chief goes to Washington as the new U.S. Fire Administrator. 2017-08-04. KFOR.com. 2017-08-07.
  5. News: President Trump Appoints Chief G. Keith Bryant as U.S. Fire Administrator . 14 July 2017. Journal of Emergency Medical Services . May 19, 2017.
  6. Web site: Oklahoma City Fire Chief Keith Bryant named U.S. fire administrator . News OK . May 19, 2017 . July 12, 2017.