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Chief Glenn Gaines has been appointed as the Deputy Assistant Administrator and the Acting U.S. Fire Administrator for the United States Fire Administration (USFA). Gaines began his career as a volunteer firefighter and advanced to become the Fire Chief of the Fairfax (VA) Fire Department, serving over one million people.

 

Chief Gaines’ extensive resume demonstrates the invaluable skills that he brings to USFA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Throughout his 37 years in the fire service, Chief Gaines has experience in a variety of areas including training, prevention, and operations. With a degree in Fire Administration, he has served as an instructor at the National Fire Academy and has had multiple articles and texts published within the fire service community.

 

Chief Gaines has helped to create and cultivate both the Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program and the SAFER grant program. As a result, he acutely understands the needs of the fire service on all levels and is exceptionally prepared to take on these challenges.

 

Chief Gaines also understands the challenges facing today’s volunteer. “The NVFC is excited and proud that Chief Gaines has been appointed to the position of Deputy Assistant Administrator at USFA,” said NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg. “Chief Gaines has been a tremendous friend to the NVFC, always making himself available to our organization and its members. He is a respected advocate for the volunteer and is uniquely suited to take on this important role. We wish Glenn the best in this new endeavor and look forward to continuing our working relationship with him.”