BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — The mayor of Black Mountain confirmed that the town’s fire chief, John Coffey, submitted his resignation on Oct. 6, 2026. Hours later, the town of Weaverville announced on social media that Coffey would become its new fire chief.
A news release from the town of Black Mountain said Coffey had served as chief since March 2022. The release said Coffey’s last day will be Oct. 19.
“It has been an honor to serve the Town of Black Mountain. Serving the community and staff of the Black Mountain Fire Department has been one of the great honors of my career,” Coffey said in the letter. “I leave with tremendous respect for the organization and the people who dedicate themselves to serving this community.”…