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Fire Department Command Staff


Winston-Salem Fire Chief
Antony R. Farmer

Chief Farmer joined the Winston-Salem Fire Department as a firefighter in 1983. He has progressed through the ranks of the department over the years and was appointed as the Fire Chief on December 1, 2008.  He is a graduate of Winston-Salem State University with a Bachelor's degree and Appalachian University with a master's degree in Business Administration.  He is a graduate of the North Carolina Institute of Government.

Chief Farmer is an advocate for employee wellness and safety, increased staffing, improved equipment, and the incorporation of the latest technology into fire service delivery. His administration is based on the core concept of quality customer service.

Assistant Fire Chief 
Freddie D. Broome

Chief Broome oversees the operations of the suppression division for the department.  Chief Broome holds an Associates degree in Fire Protection Technology from Forsyth Technical Community College and a Bachelor's degree in Fire Safety Engineering Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.    He can be contacted at (336) 773-7900.

Assistant Fire Chief
Steven L. Williams


Chief Williams oversees the Training and Technologies for the department.  Chief Williams possesses an Assoicates dregree in Fire Science Technologies from Rowan Technical Institute.  He can be contacted at (336) 773-7900.

Assistant Fire Chief
J. Terry Carter


Chief Carter oversees the Logistics, Facilities and apparatus/fleet for the department.  Chief Carter possesses a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Winston-Salem State University. He can be contacted at (336) 773-7900.

Assistant Fire Chief

 Robert S. Owens


Chief Owens oversees the Life Safety and Fire Prevention for the department.  His duties include being the Fire Marshal.  Chief Owens holds an Associates degree in Fire Protection from Guilford Technical Community College.  He can be contacted at (336) 773-7900.

Fire Prevention Staff