Welcome to our website! My name is Keith McGee, and I am proud to serve as the Fire Chief of the Calabash Fire Department. Thank you for taking a moment to visit us—I hope you find our site informative and engaging.

Allow me to introduce myself briefly and share a little about the men and women who are dedicated to serving this growing community.

I’m a proud North Carolinian with a lifelong connection to the fire service. My father was an active firefighter with the Champion Volunteer Fire Department in Ferguson, NC, and I am forever grateful for the patience and guidance he provided, which introduced me to the brotherhood of the fire service at an early age.

My career in emergency services began in 1991 when I was hired as a firefighter by the City of Rocky Mount. During my 23 years there, I had the privilege of working alongside talented and dedicated firefighters and was honored to ascend the ranks to the position of Division Chief of Operations. In late 2014, I was selected to become Fire Chief of the Apex Fire Department in Wake County, NC, where I led the department for more than seven years and helped to transform them into a highly respected organization staffed and equipped to serve the vibrant community.

After retiring from municipal service, I was honored to join the Calabash Fire Department as Fire Chief on July 1, 2022. It is a true privilege to lead a passionate team of firefighters committed to serving others. Moving forward, our department will continue to strive for excellence, ensuring we are always prepared to meet the needs of this community to the best of our abilities.

Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to serving you now and into the future.