I am a 33 year Veteran Science Teacher and I retired in June of 2008. After 18 months of an active and exciting retirement the opportunity presented itself to return to the classroom and serve as the Chief of the CHS Fire Academy. I have traveled all over North America with my American Odyssey Program throughout the American West, Alaska, New England, Florida, Yosemite, The Tetons, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon with College and High School Students. I have been very active in the Fire Service for the last 35 years. I am a Certified Firefighter, EMT, Technical Rescue Specialist, Haz Mat Technician, Fire Officer III, and a Level II Instructor for the OSFM. I am very excited to serve as the Chief of the Concord HS Fire Academy. As we begin this Journey together, we will learn, grow, and create a program that Concord, Cabarrus County, the NC Public Schools, the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Fire Service of this State will be proud of. Remember: "The Journey Is The Destination” and "In the Fire Service You Never Stop Learning” Let the Journey Begin! Chief Barlow