Davidson County Fire Marshal

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Meet the Davidson County Fire Marshals:
(from left to right) Deputy Fire Marshal Eric Barker, Fire Marshal Danny Ward, Deputy Fire Marshal Michael Sexton, Deputy Fire Marshal John Webster

Davidson County Fire Marshals Office mourns the loss of Lexington Fire Department Captain Ronnie Metcalf. We extended our deepest condolences to the Metcaf family and the Lexington Fire Department.

DCFMO K9 Boone at a structure fire assisting Healing Springs Fire department

IGL K9 Boone and members of the Fire Marshals office after working his first call in Davidson county !!! Great work by Southmont fire Department, Healing Springs Fire department, Linwood Fire Department, and South Lexington Fire Department.

IGL K9 Boone is settling in well at the office we think. Long morning of training for K9 Boone

DCFMO K9 Boone enjoying a much needed day off!

Davidson County Fire Marshal’s Office is pleased to announce that Fire Marshal K-9 Boone has officially joined his new family here in Davidson County Government. Boone is an American Field Lab trained in ignitable liquid detection and, with his unique training, will assist the Davidson County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Davidson County Fire Investigation Task Force in investigating the origin and cause of fires occurring in our county. Boone began life at Blast Wingshooting Kennels in Aniwa, Wisconsin, and is the offspring of a Fox Red American Field Lab named Cowboy. From there, Boone left Wisconsin and joined Reliant Investigation INC.. to begin his training in accelerant detection. During his training, Reliant found that Boone stood out as one of the top K-9s ever trained by their organization. After several months of training and conditioning, Boone came to Davidson County on Monday, February 26, joining Deputy Fire Marshals John Webster and Eric Barker to start K-9 handler training. After several days of training, John and Eric were tested on their skills, knowledge, and abilities by CADA (Canine Accelerant Detection Association) passing with flying colors.

The Davidson County Fire Marshal’s Office would like to thank the Davidson County Board of Commissioners, Davidson County Manager’s Office, Davidson County Attorney’s Offices, Davidson County Human Resources Office, Davidson County Emergency Services, Davidson County District Attorney’s Office, Davidson County Sheriff’s Department, Davidson County Fire Departments, Davidson County Fire Investigation Task Force, Central NC Fire Investigation Task Force, City of Lexington Fire Department, City of Thomasville Fire Department, Union County Fire Marshal’s Office and any others for their support and assistance making Boones journey to Davidson County possible.

Do you know the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke? With dangerous heat lingering over the next few days, be sure to know what to look for, and often check on those particularly sensitive to the heat. 🥵

On 08/09/2023 a Residential Fire Occurred at 1095 Wafford Circle in Lexington. During the investigation, Davidson County Fire Marshal’s found that the fire was set by human hand from inside the residence. Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office and the Davidson County Fire Marshal’s Office were able to determine that Justin Emanuel Baldwin set a bed on fire inside the residence which also caused the residence to catch fire. Two other occupants were inside the residence at the time the fire was set but they were able to exit the residence safely without injury. With the assistance of North Carolina Probation and Parole, Justin was located and transported to the Davidson County Jail. Justin was charged with two counts of 1st Degree Arson and given a $150,000.00 Secure Bond and a court date of 09/07/2023.

Yeah, we know -- summer in NC is always hot. But even so, every week, dozens of people across NC seek medical help for heat illnesses. Heat can be deadly. Heat indices will be near or over 100 degrees F during much of this long holiday weekend. Be smart and stay safe in the heat by staying in shaded, well-ventilated areas as much as possible.

Whether you’re off-roading or simply working outdoors with mechanical equipment, take every precaution to prevent sparking a wildfire.

👉 Be sure chains and other metal parts aren’t dragging. They throw sparks.
👉 Check your tire pressure.
👉 Don’t drive through or park on dry grass or brush.
👉 Regularly check vehicles and equipment. Keep the exhaust system, spark arresters and engine in proper working order and free of carbon buildup.
👉 Remember, always keep a cell phone nearby.

On Friday, May 5th, 2023 at approximately 0600 hours Deputies with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office responded to 133 Sailway Road, Winston-Salem North Carolina 27217. Deputies were called to the residence in reference to a structure fire and it was reported the fire was intentionally set by someone on scene at the residence. The Davidson County Fire Marshall’s Office and the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division responded to the residence, and conducted an investigation. Upon the conclusion of the initial investigation, the Davidson County Fire Marshal’s Office advised the fire appeared to be set by human hands.

Devonte Leundriss Davis a resident at 133 Sailway Road, Winston-Salem North Carolina 27217 was arrested at the conclusion of the initial investigation. Mr. Davis was transported to the Davidson County Magistrate’s Office. Mr. Davis was charged with three counts of Felony First Degree Arson and one count of Felony Burning of Personal Property. Mr. Davis received secured bond and a court date of May 31st, 2023 at the Davidson County Court House located in Lexington. Mr. Davis was then placed in the Davidson County Detention Facility without incident.