Barry Jacobs became a member or OVFC in 1974. He is a second generation firefighter and carries the nickname of "Jake". Barry has held the office of Lieutenant and Chaplain. Barry was elected in 2005 to serve on the company’s Board of Directors. His certificates have taken him up to Fire Instructor 1 along with EVOC, EMT-B, and CPR. 

Barry graduated from OCHS in 1976 and has been employed at North Anna Power Station ever since. He resides on Landon Lane with his wife Marsha and daughter Carrie. His son, Whit, is a third generation firefighter at OVFC and is currently away in college. Barry's hobbies include hunting, fishing, serving others through missions, snow skiing, and still loves being the first man in the door on the nozzle at 46. OVFC has and will always be a part of his life and service to Orange County.