San José Fire Department
James Dobson has a diverse work experience. James began their career as a Staff Environmental Scientist at Lowney Associates in 1997. In 2001, they joined the San José Fire Department, starting as a Hazardous Materials Inspector II and gradually moving up to Firefighter, Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, and currently serving as the Deputy Chief since February 2022. Besides their roles in the fire department, they also run Dobson Consulting Services as a Hazardous Materials Compliance and Training Consultant starting from 2003.
James Dobson attended California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 1991 to 1996. During this time, they pursued a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Soil Sciences.