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

G. Keith Bryant
Born1959 (age 64–65)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationFire Chief
Employer(s)FEMA, US Fire Administration
TitleAdministrator of the United States Fire Administration
MotherMary Bryant

Career

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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]

References

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