Robert Canady, IAAI-FIT, Captain, Assistant Fire Marshal, joined the city’s fire department in January of 1990. He progressed from firefighter to Engineer to Lieutenant to Captain in fire suppression. After 30 years in sup-pression, he transferred to the Fire Marshal’s office. He obtained State and National Certifications in Inspections and Fire Investigations and State Certification as Fire and Life Safety Educator. He advanced to Assistant Fire Marshal in 2021. In this new role, he performed annual inspections for businesses, fire investigations, complaint investigations, fire safety education and assists the Fire Marshal in his duties. Robert and his wife of 34 years have been blessed with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. He and his wife enjoy being members of Stewart Community Church.