Chief Peter Skeris brings nearly three decades of fire service leadership experience. He currently serves as the Fire Chief for the Grand Junction Fire Dept. in Western Colorado. Previously, he served 29 years with the Charlotte (NC) Fire Department, where he served in a wide range of operational, training, and executive leadership roles. Most recently, he was the Deputy Chief overseeing daily operations for 45 firehouses, 67 staffed apparatus, and nearly 1,100 personnel across Operations, Special Operations, and Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. In 2025, Chief Skeris was awarded the Medal of Valor by the North Carolina Firefighters Association.
Chief Skeris holds an associate degree from Central Piedmont Community College, a bachelor’s degree from University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a Master of Public Administration from University of North Carolina at Pembroke. He is a designated Chief Fire Officer through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
Chief Skeris is committed to supporting firefighters and their families. Wellness, behavioral health, physical fitness, and educated operational risk analysis are paramount for career success.