Government - Fire Department - Administration
Fire Chief - Roger Swint
Chief Swint was born and raised in Jonesboro, just 4 miles south of the City of Morrow. He began serving as a volunteer firefighter with the City of Jonesboro in 1980 when he graduated from Jonesboro High School. He became an EMT in 1983 and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 1987. While at Jonesboro he achieved the rank of Lieutenant and then Captain. He continued his service as a volunteer and part time firefighter until 2005 when Jonesboro dissolved their fire department.
In 2004 he began his career with the City of Morrow where he was hired as a firefighter. In 2008 he was promoted to Captain which later became known as Battalion Chief. That same year he received his associates degree in fire science from West Georgia Technical College.
In November 2016, he was appointed as Fire Chief. Prior to becoming fire chief, he and his family operated a successful retail business in Jonesboro. Since becoming chief he has turned the business over to his wife, Kathy and their two sons. In addition to their two sons they also have a daughter who lives in Chattanooga. He and Kathy reside in Jonesboro.
Deputy Chief of Operations - Jeff Moss
Chief Moss began his fire service career in 1989 with Cobb County. He promoted through the ranks to Captain in the extinguishment division. Chief Moss joined Morrow Fire Department in 2012 as Training Captain where he did an outstanding job. He was promoted to Deputy Chief of Operations in August of 2018. He is a paramedic, Georgia Smoke Diver, Georgia Public Safety Training Center adjunct instructor, and Georgia State EMS instructor. He serves as chairman of the Pre Hospital Committee for the Georgia State Office of EMS and Trauma. He has earned an Associate's Degree in Fire Management, Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management Leadership, and Master's Degree in Public Administration.
Chief Moss' father retired from the fire service as a Captain and his brother currently serves with the City of Atlanta Fire Department. Chief Moss lives in Dunwoody with his wife Laura and their three children. Matthew is 15, Bradley is 12, and Kaitlyn is 10. He volunteers as a scout leader and baseball coach in his local community.
Division Chief of Fire Prevention - William Piper
Chief Piper was born and raised in middle Georgia. When he was 17, he enlisted in the Georgia Army National Guard and served as a Military Police Officer. While fulfilling his military commitment, he attended the Georgia Fire Academy, where he found his calling. Shortly after that, he became a Paramedic and worked full time for his hometown fire department. After several years of service, he was promoted to Captain and Training Officer. Chief Piper brings a unique perspective of working in many different departments and environments. In the Spring of 2021, he will receive a Bachelor of Psychology degree from Liberty University.
In January of 2020 he began his employment with the Morrow Fire Department as a Firefighter Paramedic. After more than a decade in the fire service, he continued to attend classes at the GPSTC and was promoted to Fire Marshal for the City of Morrow in January 2021.
Chief Piper lives in Forsyth with his wife, Brooke, and their two daughters, Paisley and Luna. Chief Piper is honored to serve Morrow and its residents and is eager to keep the city "Geared for Quality Growth".
More Info
Chief Roger Swint
1500 Morrow Road
Morrow, GA 30260
Email: rswint@cityofmorrow.com
Phone: 770-961-4008
Fax: 770-960-1631
Deputy Chief of Operations
Chief Jeff Moss
1500 Morrow Road
Morrow, GA 30260
Email: jmoss@cityofmorrow.com
Office: 678-902-0938
Cell: 770-851-0841
Fire Marshal's Office
Division Chief William Piper
1500 Morrow Road
Morrow, GA 30260
Email: firemarshal@cityofmorrow.com
Office: 678-902-0934
Cell: 678-708-1397
