WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Town of Waynesville didn’t have to go far to find its next fire marshal.
According to an April 22 news release, Waynesville hired Claudio Fuentes as its new fire marshal. Fuentes, who has served as an engineer with the fire department, succeeds Darrell Calhoun following his recent retirement, the release said.
Fuentes will oversee fire safety code enforcement, conduct building inspections and investigate fire origins. A primary focus of his role is public education – equipping residents and business owners with the knowledge to protect lives and property, the release said…