Fire Marshal:
Deputy Chief Rob Kinniburgh
Office: 704-336-2478
Deputy Fire Marshal:
Jonathan Leonard
Office: 704-336-8374
Inspection Territories:
The following three inspection divisions make up the Central Division, North Division, and South Division. Inspectors who are primarily responsible for new construction are indicated so with an "NC" after their names. Although their assigned areas of the City vary, they are under the supervision of the Central Division manager.
Two of the bureau's inspectors make up the "Hazardous Inspection Team" (HIT) and are responsible for conducting inspections at all of the City's hazardous type occupancies such as chemical plants and chemical storage facilities, etc. Those inspectors are designated with an "HIT" after their names, as well as the area of the City assigned (North Division or South Division). To request an inspection for new construction or other specialized inspection (i.e. ABC License, Tank Removal, etc.), contact the main office at 704-336-2101.
Central Division:
Dale Carter - Senior Fire Inspector
Office: 704-336-8800
North Division:
Jimmy Thompson - Senior Fire Inspector
Office: 704-336-8513
South Division:
Calvin Wright - Senior Fire Inspector
Office: 704-336-8382
FPB Training Officer
The following Senior Fire Inspector is designated as the bureau's Code Resource and Training Officer, and is also in charge of scheduling secondary employment:
Theresa R. Alexander - Senior Fire Inspector/Training Officer
Office: 704-336-2058
Plans Review Division
The following inspectors make up the Plans Review Divsion that is headed by a Senior Fire Plans Examiner:
Joseph "Randy" Turner - Senior Fire Plans Examiner
Office: 704-336-3814
Water Supply Coordinator
The following inspector is assigned as the Water Supply Coordinator for the Fire Department. For fire hydrant tests/flow requests, contact:
Administrative Staff:
Fire Department permits:
Aseelah M. Hall
Office Assistant V
Office: 704-336-2119
Receptionist:
Office: 704-336-2101
For any information not listed above, contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at:
704-336-2101
For smoke detector requests, call:
704-336-2697