Jerry Byrum

Jerry Byrum is a seasoned fire service professional currently serving as a Captain at the Ventura County Fire Department since July 2018. Prior to this role, Jerry spent over two decades with the Santa Paula Fire Department, holding various positions including Training Captain, Fire Captain, Custodian of Records, and Fire Engineer. In the capacity of Training Captain, Jerry was responsible for developing training plans to comply with OSHA and legal requirements and chaired a nine-member Training Committee. Educationally, Jerry attended Allen Hancock from 2013 to 2017, focusing on Fire Science/Fire-fighting, along with prior studies at Oxnard College and Ventura College.