Ron Gonzales
Assistant Fire Marshal, Plan Review
Ron Gonzales started work with the Poudre Fire Authority in November, 1990 as the Department’s Hazardous Materials Specialist. He was promoted in 1995 to his current position. Prior to work here, Ron served as a Lieutenant in the Dallas Metro Area. He completed his formal education at Oklahoma State University in 1977.
Ron has been licensed in Colorado as an Underground Storage Tank Inspector, License #0024B, and certified as a Fire Suppression System Inspector.Ron’s accomplishments and service include:
- December 1990 – awarded US Patent for developing a Particle Detector Disabling and Protection System
- September 1995 – winner of the Technology Achievement Award for developing Hazardous Material Compliance Software
- Has served as Vice Chairman on the IFCI Board of Education Committee
- Has served as a Board Member, Haz-Mat Section, Western Fire Chief’s Association
- Currently a member in good standing on the Northern Colorado Fire Marshal’s Association