The Avery County Fire Commission is dedicated to providing the highest level of fire protection and prevention to the people of Avery County. Since the fire tax is for the well-being of the entire county, the Fire Commission has an obligation to deliver the best possible service within allocated resources. It is also part of the mission to deliver services in the most cost-effective manner through the different volunteer fire department units and to do so in compliance with applicable state statutes.

The Fire Commission is comprised of five board members. Regular meetings are presently held on the first Thursday of each month. All meetings are open to the general public. Public notices are displayed outside the Avery County Commissioners’ Boardroom in the Administration Building.

2005 Avery County Fire Commission Board Members

Daryl Smith, Chairman
Phone: (828)733-1600

Joe Perry, Vice Chairman
Phone: (828)898-5476

Danny Clark, Secretary
Phone: (828) 733-4516

Michael Johnson
Phone: (828)387-5710

Jake Owens
Phone: (828)387-0836

Butch Sholar, Fire Department Coordinator
Phone: (828)737-5530

Sondra Austin, Clerk to the Board
Phone: (828)733-8202