Glenn A. James II is a 14-year member of the Anne Arundel County, MD, Fire Department, currently serving as captain. During his career, he has served as a firefighter, paramedic/tactical medic, fire marshal and company officer. James has a master’s degree in organizational leadership from The Johns Hopkins University, as well as undergraduate degrees in public safety/fire department administration and EMT-paramedicine. He holds the designations of certified fire protection specialist from the NFPA and that of fire officer and fire marshal from the Center for Public Safety Excellence. James also serves as the president of the Anne Arundel County Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation.