Full Name
Jeremy Knighton
Job Title
Assistant Fire Chief of Emergency Management
Company
City of Asheville | Asheville Fire Department
Speaker Bio
Jeremy Knighton serves as the Chief of Emergency Management for the City of Asheville Fire Department, with 23 years of service. He is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), credentialed Incident Commander, Planning Section Chief, and NWCG Qualified Liaison Officer. He has led responses to hurricanes, wildfires, civil unrest, COVID-19, and line-of-duty deaths. During Hurricane Helene, he served as EOC Manager and Deputy Incident Commander for Asheville.
Speaking At
