Chief Riewestahl is a Buies Creek native who began his fire service career with our department in 2003. Since becoming a member, he worked his way up the many ranks of the department until he was chosen as the Chief of Department 2012, the position he has served since. 

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As the Chief of Buies Creek Fire & Rescue, he was hired by the Board of Directors to carry out the daily operations of the department, provide leadership, and perform oversight for all administrative functions of the fire and EMS divisions. Although he is considered a part time employee, he also responds to incidents the same as all other volunteers at all hours of the day, night and weekends to assist our residents in need. 

Chief Riewestahl leads a department that consists of four full time employees, approximately 15 part time employees and 40 volunteers.  He has been at the helm during the implementation of a technical rescue team, creation of a swift water rescue team, purchase of a state of the art aerial platform, purchase of an ambulance, purchase of a tanker, additions to our station and numerous other pieces of equipment to better serve our community. During his tenure as Chief, the members and employees of Buies Creek Fire & Rescue strived in their effort to prove their skills and documentation of abilities which proved to be beneficial when they were able to obtain a Class 3 Insurance Rating which aids our citizens with lower insurance premiums.

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Chief Riewestahl also has a full time career in the fire service as a Battalion Chief with the Town of Fuquay- Varina Fire Department.  He is married and has two sons.