Ron Early

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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

Sept. 1978 - Oct. 1978
1979-1980 

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