Fire Chief & Assistant Chief
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
gregtate@townofforestcity.com
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