Command Staff

The command staff of the fire department is composed of the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, 2-Assistant Chief’s and the Fire Marshal.

Fire Chief: Charles L. Hodges is a native of North Carolina and is a 23 year veteran of the fire service. He has been with the Hope Mill Fire Department since 1987.
Deputy Chief: Charles S. Lopez is a native of Minnesota and is a 17 year veteran of the fire service. He has been with the Hope Mills Fire Department since 1994.
Assistant Chief: Justin B. Smith is a native of North Carolina and is a 41 year veteran of the fire service. He has been with the Hope Mills Fire Department 1968.
Assistant Chief: Wayne E. Dutterer is a native of Pennsylvania and is a 48 year veteran of the fire service. He has been at the Hope Mills Fire Department since 1987.
Fire Marshall: Bryan A. Marley is a native of North Carolina and is an 18 year veteran of the fire service. He has been with the Hope Mills Fire Department since 1997