Bennie Gaddy

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Bennie Gaddy is a dedicated fire service leader who has more than 33 years of experience in emergency services, fire suppression, training and organizational leadership. He serves as deputy chief of the Mars Hill, NC, Fire Department. Gaddy has built a career through progressive leadership roles, including firefighter, captain, battalion chief and assistant chief. His expertise includes emergency management, fire service training, communications systems and personnel development. Gaddy currently co-leads a $4 million countywide radio communications upgrade project. He holds Fire Officer, Qualified Instructor, Fire Inspector, Emergency Management Coordinator and Incident Command System certifications.