Chief Shane Ray announces he is leaving to take position with NFSA

May 8, 2014

The message below was sent today to the S.C. State Fire Marshal's email list:

First and foremost, I want you to know it has been an honor to serve the citizens, fire service, and business community of South Carolina. I send this email to inform you I will be leaving as South Carolina’s State Fire Marshal effective July 1, 2014. I love South Carolina, and I am grateful for the support you have shown me. I make this decision because of personal issues and the fact it will allow me to globally expand my role in the fire service.

I am thankful to Gov. Nikki Haley and LLR Director Holly Pisarik for the opportunity to serve you and the citizens of our state. I am also grateful for the trust and confidence placed in me by the team at the Division of Fire and Life Safety and the support of our entire LLR team.

I will not be a stranger to South Carolina, and will always be accessible. I expect our paths to continue to cross as we strive to make our communities, state, nation, and world a safer place to live.

Today, it was announced at the National Fire Sprinkler Association’s Annual Seminar that I will assume the role of Executive Vice President on July 16, 2014. I look forward to returning to an organization that has been a big part of my life and one that has a kindred mission to the South Carolina Division of Fire and Life Safety.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns.

Again, I thank you for all that you give on a daily basis.

A Grateful,

Chief Shane Ray