05/22/2026
This month’s spotlight we’re proud to highlight someone who once served under the helmet and now protects life and property through prevention – meet Fire Marshal Enrico Dean.
As Fire Marshal, Enrico is responsible for enforcing fire codes, investigating fire causes, reviewing construction plans and promoting public education.
“My team and I work every day to reduce fire risk in Coweta County,” Enrico says. “We review construction plans, inspect fire safety equipment and coordinate fire-prevention programs – all to protect life and property.”
Enrico works out of Fire Headquarters, also known as Station 1, located on 483 Turkey Creek Road. He has been with Coweta County Fire Rescue (CCFR) for nearly 20 years. Enrico began recruit school in December 2006, became a Fire Inspector in April 2014, stepped into the Fire Marshal role in 2019 following Blaine Shirley’s retirement and was officially promoted to Fire Marshal in December 2020.
One of Enrico’s favorite parts of the job is seeing newly constructed buildings receive their certificate of occupancy, an official document that confirms a structure meets all building and safety codes.
“When a building earns its certificate of occupancy, I know we’ve helped make our community safer,” Enrico highlights. “If my team approves an inspection, the public can trust that the building is safe to enter. We take that responsibility seriously to keep citizens safe.”
Before his fire service career, Enrico attended Morris Brown College, where he earned his B.S. in Early Childhood Education. After that, he spent five (5) years teaching in the Atlanta Public School System while also building houses on the side.
Enrico’s inspiration to join the fire service began during his teaching years. Atlanta Fire Department inspectors and firefighters visited his school to teach students about community careers.
“I watched them give back to the community and it really stuck with me,” Enrico recalls. “When I learned about the 24-on, 48-off schedule and saw the pride they had in their work, I knew I wanted to be a part of that.”
After resigning from teaching in 2001, Enrico applied to CCFR in 2002 but life took him in a different direction for a few years. During that time, he continued building houses until the housing market began to decline in 2006, then he reapplied to CCFR, was hired and has been serving Coweta County ever since.
For Enrico, the fire service is a calling. “Being a firefighter takes courage and dedication,” Enrico says. “You see things most people could never imagine. It takes special people to do what we do. This job has truly been a blessing to my family and I.”
Join us in thanking Fire Marshal Enrico Dean for his leadership, dedication and nearly two decades of service! His commitment to safety, his passion for public service and his care for our community contribute to making Coweta County a safer place to live, work and visit.
