Darryl spent 33 years with the San Jose Fire Department culminating as Chief in 2010. Marty worked for Redwood City Fire and spent most of his career as the Fire Marshall for the City of Santa Clara. Myron was an Oakland firefighter. The brothers combined 70 years of public safety experience.

Marty, Daryl, and Myron Von Raesfeld Firefighter Alumni

Fire Science Alumni

I got hired by the Santa Clara County Fire Department in 2002 and still hold my position as a proud Firefighter and Engineer. This also inspired me to develop Blaze of Glory Fitness to help prepare, train, guide and motivate potential firefighters.

Shay Mountford '98

Firefighter and Fitness Coach

I began attending Mission College while still in high school and my dream was to become a firefighter. I distinctly remember my instructors supportively walking alongside me on my journey to attain an A.S. Degree in Fire Science. After graduation, I continued my education and received a Master’s Degree in Executive Fire Service Leadership. My foundation of success came from my experience at Mission College. The faculty, as well as my peers, were much like a second family.

Ken Kehmna

Retired Fire Chief in Santa Clara

I am a Deputy Fire Marshal with the City of Santa Clara Fire Department. In addition to earning a degree that taught me about the fire service, I learned about emergency medical service, fire suppression, and fire prevention. Earning a Fire Science degree from Mission College gave me a great foundation to enter the fire service and thrive in it.

Soulmaz Brazil

Deputy Fire Marshal, Hazardous Materials, City of Santa Clara Fire Department