Fire Department
With two decades of invaluable experience, Felicia Bryant, a dedicated member of the Oakland Fire Department, currently serving as the Fire Marshal. With a rich history in the department, she has held diverse roles, including Firefighter, Driver Operator/Engineer, Public Information Officer, Lieutenant, and Assistant Fire Marshal.
A committed community leader, Felicia serves on the Executive Board of the Oakland Black Firefighters Association and is a proud member of the California Fire Prevention Officers. She previously chaired the Black Women in the Fire Service at the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Temple University and has completed the National Fire Protection Association’s First Responder Forum and Dr. Carl Holmes’ Executive Development Institute. As a dedicated educator she has been an instructor in the EMT/Fire Science Program at Merritt College in Oakland, CA.
Recently, Felicia served a crucial role in IFSTA as a committee member for Building Construction Related to Fire Service, 5th edition. Currently, she is pursuing the National Fire Academy Fire Executive Officer (EFO) program and serves on the IFSTA Engagement Committee. In her spare time she enjoys being with her family, exploring nature with long hikes and relaxing under sunrise or sunset to embrace the start of a new day or give thanks for the end of one.
Felicia was elected to the IFSTA Executive Board in July 2024.
