JERRY is responsible for all building maintenance as the department’s 13 fire stations and the maintenance facility. He also repairs appliances and other equipment used at those locations. He makes onsite repairs to all fire and EMS apparatus, helping to reduce downtime by keeping the vehicles in their respective districts and more readily available to respond to emergencies. Jerry is responsible for performing preventative maintenance on stationary generator sets of all fire stations, the communications remote and prime sites, the City building, and the Safety Communications Center.

HE is instrumental in assisting the Fire Department Accounts and Services Bureau personnel with specifications and review of contracts regarding remodeling and construction projects, as well as yearly maintenance agreements with HVAC contractors. Jerry is an ASE certified Master Automobile and Heavy Truck Technician who has taken the initiative to educate himself in boiler, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and appliance and carpentry repairs.

JERRY WRIGHT and his wife, Lawana have been married for 34 years and are the proud parents of three children, Jeana, Jeri and Joes and six wonderful grandchildren. Jerry stays busy with woodworking in his home workshop with repairing vehicles for family and friends. Jerry is also an avid bowler, recently rolling his first 300 game.