Fire Services

 The functions of the Fire Services Division are carried out by a small group of diverse, innovative and dedicated staff. The nationally recognized success of this small group lies in their constant drive to work efficiently and protect all of Wake County's citizens. Each staff member participates in every program, so that all of the staff is trained in multiple functions. In addition, through a strong commitment to service excellence, the group is dedicated to providing high quality service in every part of their position with the team.

Raymond L. Echevarria, Director of Fire and Emergency Management and Fire Marshal, 919-856-6349
Ray is responsible for overall operations within the Fire/Rescue Division.

Ricky Dorsey, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, 919-856-6345
Ricky is primarily responsible for the Division's Fire/Rescue Training program area.

Charlie Johnson, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, 919-856-5519
Charlie is primarily responsible for the Division's Fire Prevention Services program area.

Charles Ottaway, Deputy Fire Marshal, 919-856-7096
Charles is primarily responsible for Emergency Response activities on A-Shift days. Charles works a 24-hour rotating shift.

Donel Braxton, Deputy Fire Marshal, 919-856-6348
Donel is primarily responsible for Emergency Response activities on B-Shift days. Donel works a 24-hour rotating shift.

Cliff Freeman, Deputy Fire Marshal, 919-856-6346
Cliff is primarily responsible for Emergency Response activities on C-Shift days. Cliff works a 24-hour rotating shift.

David Zoltoski, Deputy Fire Marshal, 919-387-4339
David is a Training Specialist within the Training Division of Fire/Rescue.

Joe Knurowski, Deputy Fire Marshal, 919-387-4338
Joe is a Training Specialist within the Training Division of Fire/Rescue.

Jim Davis, Deputy Fire Marshal, 919-856-6491
Jim is primarily responsible for Fire Code Enforcement in the western and northern areas of the County.

John Callaway, Deputy Fire Marshal, 919-856-7095
John is primarily responsible for Fire Code Enforcement in the southern areas of the County.

Tim Stephenson, Deputy Fire Marshal, 919-856-6343
Tim is primarily responsible for Fire Code Enforcement in the Wake County Public Schools.

Lee Gupton, Deputy Fire Marshal, 919-856-5625
Lee is primarily responsible for Fire Code Enforcement in the Wake County Public Schools.

Marvin Weathers, Deputy Fire Marshal, 919-857-9435
Marvin is primarily responsible for Fire Code Enforcement in the Wake County Public Schools.

John Saylor, Deputy Fire Marshal, 919-856-6579
John is primarily responsible for Fire Code Enforcement in the eastern areas of the county.