DEPARTMENT OF
  Fire

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Risk Management

The mission of the Cary Fire Department's Risk Management Group is to reduce the potential risk of personal injury and property damage to the community and environment. Our mission will be achieved through an economical and prudent approach to public fire education and the practical application of codes and standards.

riskThe group employs a total staff of 11 state-certified fire inspectors. This includes one fire marshal, two deputy fire marshals, two full-time fire inspectors, five temporary/part-time inspectors, and one public fire and life safety educator.

Fire Inspections

  1. The group enforces the N.C. Fire Prevention Code (IFC), Town of Cary Standard Specifications, as well as referenced NFPA Standards.
  2. The division performs more than 5,000 fire inspections a year and has more than 20,000 educational contacts.
  3. The Risk Management group performs state-mandated fire inspections in town and extra territorial jurisdiction businesses and industries. In addition, the group performs building, site, and fire protection plans review for new development, as well as building expansions and renovations. All plans are submitted through the Inspection and Permit Department located at 316 N. Academy St.
  4. The Risk Management Group administers the Town's Special Fire Permits programs and provides a Public Fire/Life Safety Education program for town groups and residents.

Contact

For more information, contact the following Risk Management staff:

Ken Hawley
Fire Marshal
(919) 469-4057
ken.hawley@townofcary.org

Kenneth Caudle
Deputy Fire Marshal – Code Enforcement
(919) 469-4351
kenneth.caudle@townofcary.org

Rick Hall
Deputy Fire Marshal – New Construction
(919) 469-4364
rick.hall@townofcary.org

Don Ayscue
Fire Code Official III
(919) 460-4959
donald.ayscue@townofcary.org

Kathy Ellis
Senior Code Official III/Fire Education Specialist 
(919) 460-4958
kathy.ellis@townofcary.org

Forrest Van Keuren
Fire Code Official II 
(919) 621-6487
forrest.vankeuren@townofcary.org

Brian Lane
Fire Code Official II - Temporary/Part-Time
(919) 609-8128
(919) 609-8748
brian.lane@townofcary.org

Daniel Pesce
Fire Code Official I - Temorary/Part-Time
(919) 609-8128
(919) 609-8748
daniel.pesce@townofcary.org

Wayne Strickland
Fire Code Official III - Temporary/Part-Time
(919) 830-4307
wayne.strickland@townofcary.org