Sterling Lewis

Mr. Sterling Lewis , Jr. was appointed as State Fire Marshal effective May 1, 2000 .     Prior to his appointment, he was a teacher in the Raleigh County School System for 26     years and 15 years as football coach.  Having attended public schools in Raleigh County , he graduated from Shady Springs High School , and later the West Virginia Institute of Technology.  

His fire service background of 21 years includes 16 years as a member of the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department.  He served as a captain with the department from 1985-90, and from 1990-2000 held the position of Chief.  

He has been a two-term member of the WV House of Delegates and during regular legislative sessions has been an assistant to House Speaker Bob Kiss, D-Raleigh.  

Mr. Lewis is a certified scuba instructor and an active member of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors and the International Association of Arson Investigators.  

Other accomplishments include current status as a WV Fire Service Instructor, past President of the Raleigh County Fireman’s Association, and member of the American Red Cross Board of Directors, Raleigh County.