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2026 Annual Board Meeting
Skyland Fire-Rescue will hold its annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday July 13, 2026, located at the station, # 9 Miller Road, Asheville NC 28803. Registration will begin one hour prior to the meeting. The public is encouraged to be present and vote on three Board of Director members for a term of three years. More information may be obtained from Fire Chief Trevor Lance at # 9 Miller Road or by calling 828-684-6421 ext. 304.
2026 Board of Directors Nominations
Rick Wood – Current Board Member – Term (2023-2026) – Firefighter Representative
Rick is a retired Division Chief and Lifetime Member with Skyland Fire-Rescue. Rick retired in July 2021 after 28 years of service. Rick currently serves as the Firefighter Representative on the Board of Directors of Skyland Fire-Rescue. Rick also serves as the 2nd Vice President of the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation which he has served with since 2008. Rick has held the positions of Western Regional Director, 2nd Vice President and President. Rick is a U.S. Marine Veteran serving from 1985 till 1993. In between deployments, Rick began his fire service career as a volunteer with the Piney Green Fire Department located just outside Camp Lejeune NC in 1987. Rick started as a career firefighter with Skyland in May 1993 after his enlistment in the US Marine Corps. With his military background, in the year 2000, Rick formed and led the Buncombe County Firefighters Honor Guard which provides funeral honors for fallen firefighters. Rick also was a member and trainer for the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard. With his experience and leadership abilities, Rick has trained numerous Honor Guards throughout North Carolina. Rick continues to serve as the Ceremonial Commander during the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation Annual Memorial Service held at the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Raleigh, NC. Rick continues to serve the community as a part time firefighter with Brevard Fire Department. Rick is married to his wife Jeannie and lives in Mills River, within the required distance for a lifetime member to serve on the Board.
Sandy Worley – Current Board Member – Term (2023-2026) – Community at Large
I am currently serving on the Skyland Fire & Rescue Board as Treasurer and enjoying serving this great department and great group of men and women. I feel my skills, knowledge, and the capacity in which I serve can be an asset in giving guidance & financial advice on the day-to-day financial operations of the Fire Dept. I consider it a privilege to be a part of this team, a great organization and serving my community. I previously served in the Skyland Fire Dept. Board of Directors in the late 1980’s for approximately 4 ½ years. At which during that time I had to take a medical leave of absence. I am a native of Asheville, NC and have been residing in Arden, NC for approximately 40 plus years. I have a daughter and a grandson. My grandson is attending college at Wofford College in SC. My daughter is self-employed as a licensed Therapist / Counselor. I am currently employed with United Community Bank as the Branch Manager and corporate officer, VP. at the Etowah office. I have been in banking for 40 years plus over my career. I am very involved in my church and have been on various committees such as nominating and finance. I am currently serving on the church finance committee. I also volunteer with the church in several other areas in which we support the schools and other organizations. I enjoy reading, walking, shopping, and traveling along with other volunteer activities to serve the community. I enjoy serving my community and serving as a member of the Board of Directors at the Fire Dept.
John Humphrey – Current Board Member – Term (2023-2026) – Community at Large
I served 7 years in the US Navy after graduating from High School. After leaving the Navy I went to NC State University where I got my Bachelor of Science degree. I then went to UNC Chapel Hill and received my Master of Business Administration. I also received my Doctor of education degree from East Tennessee State University. I worked for several companies before starting to teach at AB Tech where I taught for 25 years. I have worked on the Skyland Board of Directors since 1984. I volunteer at the Avery's Creek Food Pantry, serve as vice-president of the Avery's Creek Community Club, attend Avery's Creek United Methodist Church where I belong to and help with projects of the Men's Group.
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Skyland Fire-Rescue will hold its annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday July 13, 2026, located at the station, # 9 Miller Road, Asheville NC 28803. Registration will begin one hour prior to the meeting. The public is encouraged to be present and vote on three Board of Director members for a term of three years. More information may be obtained from Fire Chief Trevor Lance at # 9 Miller Road or by calling 828-684-6421 ext. 304.
2026 Board of Directors Nominations
Rick Wood – Current Board Member – Term (2023-2026) – Firefighter Representative
Rick is a retired Division Chief and Lifetime Member with Skyland Fire-Rescue. Rick retired in July 2021 after 28 years of service. Rick currently serves as the Firefighter Representative on the Board of Directors of Skyland Fire-Rescue. Rick also serves as the 2nd Vice President of the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation which he has served with since 2008. Rick has held the positions of Western Regional Director, 2nd Vice President and President. Rick is a U.S. Marine Veteran serving from 1985 till 1993. In between deployments, Rick began his fire service career as a volunteer with the Piney Green Fire Department located just outside Camp Lejeune NC in 1987. Rick started as a career firefighter with Skyland in May 1993 after his enlistment in the US Marine Corps. With his military background, in the year 2000, Rick formed and led the Buncombe County Firefighters Honor Guard which provides funeral honors for fallen firefighters. Rick also was a member and trainer for the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard. With his experience and leadership abilities, Rick has trained numerous Honor Guards throughout North Carolina. Rick continues to serve as the Ceremonial Commander during the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation Annual Memorial Service held at the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Raleigh, NC. Rick continues to serve the community as a part time firefighter with Brevard Fire Department. Rick is married to his wife Jeannie and lives in Mills River, within the required distance for a lifetime member to serve on the Board.
Sandy Worley – Current Board Member – Term (2023-2026) – Community at Large
I am currently serving on the Skyland Fire & Rescue Board as Treasurer and enjoying serving this great department and great group of men and women. I feel my skills, knowledge, and the capacity in which I serve can be an asset in giving guidance & financial advice on the day-to-day financial operations of the Fire Dept. I consider it a privilege to be a part of this team, a great organization and serving my community. I previously served in the Skyland Fire Dept. Board of Directors in the late 1980’s for approximately 4 ½ years. At which during that time I had to take a medical leave of absence. I am a native of Asheville, NC and have been residing in Arden, NC for approximately 40 plus years. I have a daughter and a grandson. My grandson is attending college at Wofford College in SC. My daughter is self-employed as a licensed Therapist / Counselor. I am currently employed with United Community Bank as the Branch Manager and corporate officer, VP. at the Etowah office. I have been in banking for 40 years plus over my career. I am very involved in my church and have been on various committees such as nominating and finance. I am currently serving on the church finance committee. I also volunteer with the church in several other areas in which we support the schools and other organizations. I enjoy reading, walking, shopping, and traveling along with other volunteer activities to serve the community. I enjoy serving my community and serving as a member of the Board of Directors at the Fire Dept.
John Humphrey – Current Board Member – Term (2023-2026) – Community at Large
I served 7 years in the US Navy after graduating from High School. After leaving the Navy I went to NC State University where I got my Bachelor of Science degree. I then went to UNC Chapel Hill and received my Master of Business Administration. I also received my Doctor of education degree from East Tennessee State University. I worked for several companies before starting to teach at AB Tech where I taught for 25 years. I have worked on the Skyland Board of Directors since 1984. I volunteer at the Avery's Creek Food Pantry, serve as vice-president of the Avery's Creek Community Club, attend Avery's Creek United Methodist Church where I belong to and help with projects of the Men's Group.
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Physical Address
9 Miller Rd South
Asheville, NC 28803
Mailing Address
PO Box 640
Skyland, NC 28776
Phone: (828) 684-6421
Fax: (828) 684-1010
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9 Miller Rd South
Asheville, NC 28803
Mailing Address
PO Box 640
Skyland, NC 28776
Phone: (828) 684-6421
Fax: (828) 684-1010
[email protected]