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The staff for Clay County Fire and Rescue

Staff

The Chief for Clay County Fire and Rescue, Brian Anderson

Brian Anderson 
Chief

Born in Hayesville in 1984 and lived in Hayesville all of his life. Brian joined the fire department in 2003 at the age of 18 and through the years worked his way up the ranks to chief which he was awarded in 2013. Brian is the son of Edgar and Diane Anderson and has two siblings Dawn and Daniel Anderson. Brian also works part time for EMS on top of working for the Clay County Fire and Rescue and holds the certifications of Advanced EMT, Fire Fighter, Rescue Tech and Instructor. 19 Years of Service.

Chris Denton
Assistant Chief

He has lived in Hayesville since 2005, but has worked in Hayesville since he was 15. Chris is certified as an Advanced EMT and Firefighter. Chris has 10 years of service. 

The Assistant Chief for Clay County Fire and Rescue, Chris Denton
A Battalion Chief for Clay County Fire and Rescue, Henry Angelopolus

Henry Angelopolus

Battalion Chief

Training Chief, Board member, paramedic, Fire Rescue Instructor



17 years experience

Pete Trocchia
Battalion Chief

Firefighter, Board Member

10 years experience

A Battalion Chief at Clay County Fire and Rescue, Pete Trocchia
Captain at Clay County Fire and Rescue, Sam Gibson

Sam Gibson
Captain 

9 Years of Service 

Daniel Anderson
Lieutenant 

Firefighter, Technical rescue, Medical Responder

 

24 Years of Service 

A Lieutenant at Clay County Fire and Rescue, Daniel Anderson
A Lieutenant at Clay County Fire and Rescue, James Townsend

James Townsend
Lieutenant



Firefighter, EMT 

 

Lucas Carringer 
Lieutenant

Firefighter

A Lieutenant at Clay County Fire and Rescue, Lucas Carringer
A Lieutenant at Clay County Fire and Rescue, Tim Noland

Tim Noland
Lieutenant

 

Firefighter, EMT and Technical Rescue

3 Years of Service

Joyce Portik
Public Information Officer

The Public Information Officer at Clay County Fire and Rescue, Joyce Portik
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