Veteran Firefighter Ray Canafax Named Weaverville’s New Fire Chief

WEAVERVILLE -- Following a comprehensive nationwide search, the Town of Weaverville has announced the appointment of Ray Canafax as its new Fire Chief. With a career spanning over 32 years in fire service and more than two decades as a specialized trainer, Canafax is set to take the helm of the department on April 20, 2026.A Legacy of LeadershipChief Canafax comes to Weaverville with a deep well of operational and administrative experience. He spent the bulk of his career with the City of Huntin