Buncombe County Government North Carolina

your safety

fire marshal

The Buncombe County Fire Marshal's office is located in the Emergency Operations Center at 35 Woodfin Street in downtown Asheville. The Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for the enforcement of the fire code and minimum housing code for Buncombe County.

In addition, the Fire Marshal's office makes regular inspections of businesses , investigates fires, and conducts fire prevention programs throughout the year on an as-requested basis. Information and services may be obtained by calling (828) 255-5087.

The following forms are available to download:

County Agency Emergency Services
Address 164 Erwin Hills Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday:
8:00am - 5:00pm
but also available 24/7

Contact Info

M. Jerry VeHaun
Director
(828) 250-6600
jerry.vehaun@buncombecounty.org

Mack Salley
Deputy Fire Marshal
(828) 250-6620
mack.salley@buncombecounty.org

Jerry Leatherwood
Assistant Fire Marshal
jerry.leatherwood@buncombecounty.org

Terry Gentry
Assistant Fire Marshal
terry.gentry@buncombecounty.org