Fire Chiefs

Chief Ron Early
Ron Early
Fire Chief

 

Since 1922, 12 men have served as chief of the Wake Forest Fire Department Chief. This position is only for the most dedicated, experienced, caring, and intelligent members of the fire service. 

All our chiefs have served the citizens of Wake Forest with the upmost pride and professionalism and for this we can thank them for the outstanding organization that we have today.

Arrington

Thomas Arrington, Sr.
1921-1933

Taylor

John Taylor
1933-1941

Keith

Frank Keith
1941-1958

Perry

Albert Perry
1958-1978

Keith

Bruce Keith
1978-1980

Carter

Jerry Carter
1978-1979

Hight

Donnie Hight
1980-1987

Keith

Jimmy B. Keith
1987-2004

Williams

David Williams
2004-2006

Swift

Jerry Swift
2006-2008

Lynn

Alfred "Freddy" Lynn
2008-2011