Gary Wood

Gary started as the Southeastern Regional Coordinator for the Cohesive Fire Strategy on November 1, 2015 after a 31-year career with the N.C. Forest Service. Over his career, Gary served as an Assistant County Ranger, County Ranger, District Ranger, Fire Department Training Specialist, and Wildfire Mitigation Specialist / Firewise Coordinator. He served as a member of a Type II Incident Management Team functioning as Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer and Structural Protection Specialist. Gary is a Cadre member for the National Association of State Forester’s Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC). Gary serves as Co-Chair of the NC All Hazards Incident Management Team – Credentialing and Qualifications Committee. Gary is certified as an NC Fire & Rescue Commission Level II Firefighter and has been a volunteer fireman for over 20 years. He serves as a member of the Pine Level Fire Department Board of Directors, Chaplain, Relief Fund Treasurer, and Scholarship Committee Chairman. Gary resides in Smithfield, NC.