Christopher Marks, Division Chief of Training

Chief Marks joined the Alameda Fire Department as a Firefighter on August 3, 1998. Prior to serving in Alameda, Chief Marks had 3 years of service with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, serving Fresno County. He was one of the first Paramedics hired in the city to provide advanced life support to the citizens. Chief Marks promoted to the rank of Captain in 2008.  As a Captain, he served as the Fire Department Training Officer, wildland program manager, technical rescue trainer, fire boat/rescue boat operator and trainer. Chief Marks was promoted to the rank of Division Chief in February of 2018. Chief Marks is currently assigned as the Division Chief of Training which oversees the Alameda Fire Department's Division of Training and Accredited Local Academy through State Fire Training.