About the Department
Located in Sanford, NC, Carolina Trace Fire Department has been serving Lee County residents since the original charter in 1979. With over 30 firefighters on our roster, we strive to provide the utmost in training so that we can respond to emergency situations swiftly and provide the best community outcomes. We offer many services to the community, including carseat fit checks, no-cost smoke alarms and installation and numerous community education programs.
Meet the Executive Officers
Chief Chris Meyers
Chief Meyers is celebrates nearly 20 years as a full-time career firefighter. He has a Bachelor's in Fire and Emergency Services Administration and 7 years as an executive officer. Fun fact: His CTFD employee number is 001. Yes, he's been here longer than anyone else!
Fire Dog Zoey
Zoey is a proud therapy dog who also helps with community fire prevention initiatives by teaching kids about fire safety. Once a sad pup at the shelter, she was rescued by Chief Meyers and has excelled at obedience and therapy training.
Fire Department Officers
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Daniel Moser
Fire Captain
Serving since 2018
Christopher Burris
Fire Captain
Serving since 2017
Leon McDougald
Fire Lieutenant
Serving since 2016
Macy Gunter
Fire Lieutenant
Serving since 2019
Board of Directors
Charles Holder, President • John Thorn, Vice President
Neal Jensen, Treasurer • William Zimmer, Secretary • John Rzycki • Reed Smith • Gary Riley • Thomas Napier • Warren Keiser
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Firefighters
We have over thirty firefighters, EMT and Paramedics on our roster who respond to fires, car accidents and medical calls at all hours of the day and night. Without them, we couldn't do what we do. They love what they do and the community has been changed by these brave folks. Thank you!
Crystal Burris
Daniel Chandler
Jazmin Griswald
Chris Saunders
Parker Henderson
Allen Marshall
Xavier McDougald
Michelle Meyers
Scott Soles
William Zimmer
Robbie Wilkins
Dalton Henry
Bradley Hedrick
Elijah Tom
Adam Yandow
Derek Veatch
Elijah Raspberry
Chelsea Valkos
Carolina Trace Community and Golf Course
Carolina Trace is a gated country club community in Lee County, NC. Nineteen distinctive neighborhoods share 2,500 acres of forests, creeks, ponds, and a 315-acre lake and comprised of .
Carolina Trace Country Club boasts two 18-hole golf courses designed by famed golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The Country Club also has a restaurant, bar and Pro Shop.
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For more info, visit their website.
