Fire Marshal's Office

The Fire Marshal's Office aims to deliver services with a well-trained, highly motivated, and dedicated staff that values customer service. Our personnel are committed to serving the community with R.E.S.P.E.C.T.:

  • Fire Prevention/Life Safety Programs
  • Public Fire Education Programs
  • Fire Investigation Programs 

Fire Inspections Fire Protection System Impairment Program

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement is a major responsibility within the Fire Prevention Division.  Enforcement is guided through the use of the most current version of the North Carolina State Fire Code.  There are several types of inspections that are handled by the Division.  In addition to existing construction, listed below are some other inspection/services that are handled.

  • Plans review for new construction
  • A.L.E. Inspections
  • School and day care inspections
  • Foster home inspections (when requested)
  • Group home inspections
  • Above and Underground tank installations and removals
  • Night Inspections
  • Assist with fire/evacuation drills
  • Receive and respond to citizen complaints and inquiries

Common Fire Code Violations

  • Failure to have fire extinguishers serviced annually
  • Failure to have fire protection systems serviced including fire alarms (annual test), sprinkler systems (annual test), and hood suppression systems (six month test)
  • Improper use of extension cords
  • Power strips plugged together in a series
  • Inoperative exit signs and emergency lighting
  • Failure to post address numbers
  • Improper locking devices on required exits
  • Poor housekeeping and storage practices
  • Failure to have evacuation plans and employee training
  • Failure to maintain/service electrical, heating and other appliances
  • Locked and blocked exits 

Fire code complaints are accepted by the Fire Prevention Division anonymously and are investigated within 24 hours. To schedule an inspection or any questions about fire codes, please call (910) 433-1730.


Crowd Manager Training

The 2012 North Carolina Fire Code now requires trained crowd managers to be provided for facilities or events where more than 1000 persons congregate.

The minimum number of crowd managers shall be established at a ratio of one crowd manager to every 250 persons.  The North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has created an online crowd manager training course and upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, the crowd manager will be able to print a certificate showing they have completed the course.

The Fayetteville Fire Marshal's Office has provided this link to complete the required training course from OSFM.  If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (910) 433-1730.

Register for Crowd Manager Training

Fire Prevention Staff

Staff Title Phone Email
McLaurin, Justin Assistant Chief - Fire Marshal (910) 433-1347 JustinMclaurin@FayettevilleNC.gov
Smith, Robert Deputy Fire Marshal (910) 433-1427
 RobertSmith@fayettevillenc.gov
Ham, Brett Plans Examiner (910) 433-1726 BrettHam@FayettevilleNC.Gov
Jackson, Karen Office Assistant II (910) 433-1730 KarenJackson@FayettevilleNC.gov
Bradley, Patrick Lieutenant - Assistant Fire Marshal (910) 694-5202 PatrickBradley@FayettevilleNC.gov
Hulon, Daniel Lieutenant - Assistant Fire Marshal (910) 964-9842 danielhulon@fayettevillenc.gov
Papaspiros, Demetrios Lieutenant - Assistant Fire Marshal (910) 964-9828 DemetriosPapaspiros@FayettevilleNC.gov
Young, Grady Lieutenant - Assistant Fire Marshal (910) 964-9840 GradyYoung@FayettevilleNC.gov
McSorley, Robert  Assistant Fire Marshal (910) 853-5382
 RobertMcSorley@FayettevilleNC.Gov
 Genua, Dante Fire Inspector (910) 578-2262 DanteGenua@FayettevilleNC.Gov
 Hall, Joshua Fire Inspector (910) 964-9841 JoshuaRHall@FayettevilleNC.Gov
 Strickland, Warren Fire Inspector (910) 578-2213 WarrenStrickland@FayettevilleNC.Gov
 Baldelli, Alisa Fire Inspector (472) 272-4096 AlisaBaldelli@FayettevilleNC.Gov
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