Fire & Rescue Contacts

Commission & RPD

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Brian Wade

Deputy Director Commission, Training, RPD 919-609-3802 brian.wade@ncdoi.gov

Kevin Gordon is the Commission/RPD Staff Supervisor, and serves as the Certification Specialist for Region 1, acting as a liaison between the NC Fire and Rescue Commission, delivery agencies, and qualified fire and rescue instructors. He supports delivery agencies in maintaining compliance with state certification policies, assists with audits and program oversight, and ensures consistent communication of decisions and standards across the region.

Kevin Gordon
kevin.gordon@ncdoi.gov
919-607-4621

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Monna Gillespie

Administrative Specialist 919-647-0088 monna.gillespie@ncdoi.gov

Monna Gillespie provides administrative support for Certifications, OSFM 24, NFIRS, Image Trend RMS, NFA courses and the NFA state weekend.

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Michele Thomas

Administrative Specialist 919-647-0088 michele.thomas@ncdoi.gov

Michele Thomas provides administrative support for Certifications, OSFM 24, NFIRS, NERIS & Image Trend RMS.

David Morris serves as the Certification Specialist for Region 2 and Region 3, acting as a liaison between the NC Fire and Rescue Commission, delivery agencies, and qualified fire and rescue instructors. He supports delivery agencies in maintaining compliance with state certification policies, assists with audits and program oversight, and ensures consistent communication of decisions and standards across the region.

David Morris
david.morris@ncdoi.gov
919-647-0000 (Office)

Ben Smith serves as the Certification Specialist for Region 4, acting as a liaison between the NC Fire and Rescue Commission, delivery agencies, and qualified fire and rescue instructors. He supports delivery agencies in maintaining compliance with state certification policies, assists with audits and program oversight, and ensures consistent communication of decisions and standards across the region.

Ben Smith
ben.smith@ncdoi.gov
919-647-0000 (Office)

Chris Decker serves as the Certification Specialist for Region 5, acting as a liaison between the NC Fire and Rescue Commission, delivery agencies, and qualified fire and rescue instructors. He supports delivery agencies in maintaining compliance with state certification policies, assists with audits and program oversight, and ensures consistent communication of decisions and standards across the region.

Chris Decker
chris.decker@ncdoi.gov
919-647-0000 (Office)

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Communications, Support & Logistics

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Adam Blythe

Communications Supervisor & GIS/Data Specialist 919-647-0002 adam.blythe@ncdoi.gov

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Chris Decker

Website Manager and Graphic Designer 919-647-0002 chris.decker@ncdoi.gov

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Shane Palmer

Logistics & Support 919-647-0002 michael.palmer@ncdoi.gov

Community Risk Reduction

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Fire Investigations Unit

Foam Analyst (AFFF Division)

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Davie Summey

Division Chief of Inspection/Rating, Grants & AFFF 919-218-1387 Davie.Summey@ncdoi.gov

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Chris Davis

Foam Research Analyst 984-800-3534 Chris.Davis@ncdoi.gov

Piedmont Region

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Todd Eury

Foam Research Analyst 919-272-0438 Todd.Eury@ncdoi.gov

Western Region

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Steve Allred

Foam Research Analyst 984-800-3551 Steven.Allred@ncdoi.gov

Eastern Region

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Grants

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Davie Summey

Division Chief of Inspection/Rating, Grants & AFFF

Davie.Summey@ncdoi.gov
919-218-1387

Samnita Stanley
Fire & Rescue Grants / Relief Fund Assistant Administrator
samnita.stanley@ncdoi.gov
919-647-0082

Jasmine Greene
Grants & Relief Fund Assistant 
jasmine.greene@ncdoi.gov
919-647-0078

Sasha Harris
Grants & Relief Fund Assistant
sasha.harris@ncdoi.gov
919-647-0035

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Ratings & Inspections

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Davie Summey

Division Chief of Inspection/Rating, Grants & AFFF 919-218-1387 davie.summey@ncdoi.gov

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Vernon Ward

Senior Field Rating Inspector 919-605-6474 vernon.ward@ncdoi.gov

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John Whitfield

John Whitfield

Ratings Inspector 919-389-0408 john.whitfield@ncdoi.gov

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Training

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Brian Wade

Deputy Director Commission, Training, RPD 919-609-3802 brian.wade@ncdoi.gov

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Bruce Hodges

Training Supervisor 919-218-7819 bruce.hodges@ncdoi.gov

Bruce Hodges is the Field Supervisor of the Training Division. 

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Tyler Moore

Training Specialist 919-616-6204 tyler.moore@ncdoi.gov

Tyler Moore is the Training Specialist responsible for Fire Investigation Technician Certification program and Extrication School.

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Anthony Killough

Training Specialist 919-604-1195 anthony.killough@ncdoi.gov

Anthony Killough is the Training Specialist responsible for Live Fire Qualification, Rapid Invention Crew Qualification, Water Rescue Qualification, Commercial Fire Ops program, and the High School Firefighter Challenge.

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Buddy Miller

Training Specialist 919-661-5880 baxter.miller@ncdoi.gov

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Rick Gilleland

Training Specialist 919-649-7188 vann.gilleland@ncdoi.gov

Rick Gilleland is the Training Specialist responsible for TR Qualification.

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Russ King

Training Specialist 984-800-3541 russell.king@ncdoi.gov

Russ King is the Training Specialist responsible for Hazmat and Fire Officer III.

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Ryan Harrell

Training Specialist 919-272-9618 ryan.harrell@ncdoi.gov
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