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Fayetteville North Carolina - Fayetteville Announces New Fire Chief 04 March 2024 ( news )
Fayetteville , state North Carolina ( By Press Release office)
Mar 04,2024
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FAYETTEVILLE , N . C . - Assistant City Manager Kelly Olivera , on behalf of City Manager Douglas Hewett , announced Kevin Dove as the next Fire Chief of the Fayetteville Fire Department on March 4 .
Dove has served as the Deputy Fire Chief of Operations of the Fayetteville Fire Department since June 2021 , and has been employed with the Fayetteville Fire Department since October 1999 . He has served in all ranks of the department during his tenure .
“I must first thank Jesus Christ , my Lord and Savior . This is a true testimony that through him all things are possible . I am overwhelmingly humbled at the opportunity to lead this world - class organization into the future , ” said Dove . “The members of the organization that have preceded me have laid an impenetrable foundation that we can build upon with the sky being the limit . ”
Chief Dove holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership , Fire/Rescue Executive Leadership from Waldorf University , and a Bachelor of Science from Fayetteville State University in Fire Service Management . Dove is a credentialed Chief Fire Officer ( CFO ) through the Center for Public Safety Excellence . He holds an Executive Fire Officer ( EFO ) and Managing Fire Officer ( MO ) certificate through the National Fire Academy as well as a Municipal and County Administration certificate through the University of North Carolina ( UNC ) School of Government . He is also a member of the Cumberland County Fire Chiefs Association as well as the North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs .
“I would like to thank the City Manager and his team for their faith and trust in me as well as my family for their unwavering support and encouragement , ” Dove added .
Chief Dove was born in Fayetteville , raised in Cumberland County and is a graduate of South View High School . He is married to wife Stephanie and has a son Cameron . He is an active member of Southview Baptist Church and is heavily involved in his community .
“Selecting a new fire chief is not just about choosing a leader; it ' s about igniting the flame of courage , wisdom , and integrity within the heart of the fire department , ensuring that the community ' s safety is in the hands of someone who not only commands fire but also inspires bravery , ” said City Manager Douglas Hewett .
Chief Dove will begin his duties immediately . The former fire chief , Mike Hill retired in December 2023
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