Chief Ferrell Hamrick
828.245.2111
ferrellhamrick@townofforestcity.com
Education:
Studied in Applied Science for Fire Science Technology
Fire Service Experience:
| NC Firefighter Level II | NC EMT Basic Certified |
| Driver Operator-Pumps | Driver Operator-Aerial |
| Fire Inspector | Fire Instructor |
| HazMat Technician | HazMat Instructor |
| Child Passenger Safety Technician | Emergency Management Coordinator for the Town of Forest City |
Awards:
- 2013 Unit Citation--Water Rescue
- 2014 CPR Life Save
- Medal of Valor
- 25 Years of Service Award
Assistant Chief Gregory Tate
828.245.2111
Education
- Associate of Applied Science from Cleveland Community College, 2005
- Graduate National Fire Academy, Officer Section
Experience
- Joined Department as Volunteer Firefighter, December 1982
- Hired full-time as Firefighter, April 1991
- Promoted to Captain, July 1999
- Promoted to Assistant Chief, November 2016
Certifications
- NC Firefighter Level II
- Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
- Haz-Mat Technician
- Fire Inspector Level I
- Driver Operator/ Aerial
- Driver Operator/ Pumps
- Emergency Vehicle Driver
- Child Passenger Safety Technician