FIRE MARSHAL

211 1st Avenue East
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Phone : (828) 697-4728

Hours : 8:00 - 4:30
Monday - Friday

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Henderson County's Fire Marshal Department is supervised by Wallace H. "Wally" Hollis, Deputy Fire Marshal. Mr. Hollis and his staff perform fire prevention inspections of all county businesses and investigate vehicle fires, structure fires, and illegal burns. During large-scale emergencies, personnel within the department work around the clock to coordinate the disaster/emergency response and to provide timely information to emergency personnel, county officials, and the citizens of Henderson County.

Essential Departmental Functions: The department conducts fire inspections in accordance with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code, responds to fire investigations, prepares fire incident reports, and responds to the concerns of citizens within Henderson County. Training is provided for county firefighters and rescue workers at the Herman S. Weisburg Training Center on the Blue Ridge Community College campus. The office of the Fire Marshal also provides support and assistance in various ways to the Henderson County Fire Departments and other emergency services.