Fire Department
Dr. Demond Simmons began his fire service career in 1997 as a firefighter with the Burlingame (CA) Fire Department. In 1999, he was part of the first firefighter-paramedic recruit class with the Oakland (CA) Fire Department. During his tenure with the Oakland Fire Department, he has served as a firefighter, firefighter-paramedic, engineer, lieutenant, captain, battalion chief and an adjunct instructor for the department's recruit academy. He is currently assigned to Fire Administration serving as a deputy chief.