Fire Chiefs

Chief Ron Early
Ron Early
Fire Chief

 



 
Since 1922, twelve men have served as the Wake Forest Fire Department's Chief. This position is only for the most dedicated, experienced, caring, and intelligent members of the fire service. All of our Chiefs have served the citizens of Wake Forest with the up most pride and professionalism and for this we can thank them for the outstanding organization that we have today. These are our Fire Chiefs:
 

 

Thomas Arrington, Sr.
1921-1933

 

John Taylor
1933-1941

 

Frank Keith
1941-1958

 

Albert Perry
1958-1978

 

Bruce Keith
1978-1980

Jerry Carter
1978-1979

 

Donnie Hight
1980-1987

 

Jimmy B. Keith
1987-2004

 

 

David Williams
2004-2006
 
Jerry Swift
2006-2008
 
Alfred "Freddy" Lynn
2008-2011