James Barnes

James Barnes has extensive experience in firefighting and emergency medical services, with a career spanning several decades. Starting as a Firefighter/Paramedic at the Forestdale Fire District from November 1979 to 1989, Barnes continued to serve in similar roles at the City of Tarrant from January 1986 to April 1988. Since April 1988, Barnes has been with the City of Vestavia Hills, advancing from Firefighter/Paramedic to Lieutenant, then Captain, and serving as Battalion Chief and Training Officer for the Vestavia Hills Fire Department until May 2018. Barnes completed education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 1978 to 1979.