Hickory Fire Department Announces Retirement of Battalion Chief Chad Fisher
The Hickory Fire Department proudly announces the retirement of Battalion Chief Fisher following nearly three decades of dedicated service to the department and the citizens of Hickory.
Battalion Chief Fisher joined the Hickory Fire Department in November 1997 and has served the community with professionalism, leadership, and commitment throughout his career. During his time with the department, he worked his way through the ranks, including being Deputy Chief of Administration and Operations. He has completed numerous specialized training courses including Emergency Vehicle Driving, Rapid Intervention Teams, Firefighter Safety and Survival, and the Swedish Flashover Simulator.
Chief Fisher holds certifications through the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission as a Level II firefighter, Technical Rescuer, Level II Fire Instructor, Hazardous Materials Operations Technician, and Fire and Life Safety Educator Levels I through III. In 2000, he became certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and is also a Nationally Registered EMT.
Committed to professional growth and leadership development, Chief Fisher completed the Fire Officer Level III Program along with Leadership I, II, and III training. He furthered his education by earning his Level 1 Fire Inspector certification and in 2019 graduated from Cleveland Community College with an associate’s degree in Fire Protection Technology and later in 2022 he received his bachelor’s degree from Fayetteville State University in Fire and Emergency Services Administration.
Outside of the fire service Chief Fisher enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He is married to his wife, Samantha, and together they have a daughter, Emma. After retirement Chief Fisher says he looks forward to his next chapter in life.
The Hickory Fire Department extends its sincere appreciation to Battalion Chief Fisher for his many years of faithful service and wishes him and his family all the best in retirement.