THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, August 4, 1994 TAG: 9408020132
SECTION: NORFOLK COMPASS PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close Up
SOURCE: Vicki Lewis
LENGTH: Medium: 61 lines
Ronald T. Wakeham, director of Norfolk's Fire and Paramedical Services, has been appointed by Gov. George Allen to the Virginia Fire Services Board. His four-year appointment began in July.
The 15-member board coordinates the efforts of fire service organizations at state and local levels and establishes statewide policy for training of fire personnel.
Wakeham is a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the International Association of Arson Investigators, the National Fire Protection Association and the National Society of Executive Fire Officers.
Name: Ronald T. Wakeham
Nickname: None
What brought you to Norfolk: Military family - father transferred here in March of 1961.
Birthplace: Ames, Iowa
Birthdate: Sept. 14, 1946
Occupation: Director of Norfolk's Fire and Paramedical Services
Marital status: Married 27 years
Children: Two
Last book read: ``Will'' by G. Gordon Liddy
Favorite movie: ``Platoon''
Favorite magazine: ``Guns and Ammo''
If you could trade places for just one day with anyone in the world, who would it be and why? Zig Zigler - because he's such an upbeat person who shares his spirit.
Biggest accomplishment: Haven't reached it yet, but I will be getting a doctorate.
Most embarrassing moment: Failed a music course in college.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? My waist size.
Perfect way to spend the day: Sitting on a deck with my wife reading or traveling with my family.
Favorite vacation spot: Co Co Palms Resort, Kauai, Hawaii.
Pet peeve: Not being on time.
First job: People's Drug Store at the old GEX store on Virginia Beach Boulevard as a stockroom clerk.
Worst job: Private detective
Hobbies: Going to schools, seminars, reading
Favorite restaurant: Darryls, 1020 N. Military Highway, Norfolk.
What do you like most about Norfolk? Its convenience to stores, schools, interstates, and amount of city services.
What do you like least about Norfolk? Number of people in the 65-square-mile city. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by RICHARD L. DUNSTON
Ronald T. Wakeman
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