John Palmer

John is an instructor and current Planning Chief for the Sierra College Regional Fire Academy. He has taught for the academy since its beginning. His duties include instruction, assembling the class schedule, coordinating the cadre of instructors and conducting meetings related to planning.

His career in the fire service began in 1976 with Rocklin Fire Department. In 1981 he accepted a position with Roseville Fire Department and retired as a battalion chief in 2010. John also has a strong background in building construction and as a hazardous materials specialist. He holds AS degrees in Fire Technology and Liberal Arts from Sierra College, and a BS degree in Occupational Studies/Vocational Arts from CSU Long Beach.