Lincoln County Emergency Services

05/28/2026

Please help us welcome our newest employee.

Hi, my name is Cody. I have been a paramedic for approximately 7 years and recent graduate of Western Carolina University. I am excited to serve the community here in Lincoln County.

05/22/2026

👏Congratulations to our Lincoln County EMS 2026 Superlative Award Winners! Voted by their peers. 🚨🚑

Rookie of the Year -Misty Arrowood
AEMT/EMT of the Year- Beth Sisk
Part-timer of the Year - Alice Carpenter
Mentor of the Year - Bailey Lakey
Paramedic of the Year- Amber Hawkins

05/20/2026

This week Emergency Management staff and County Commissioners participated in a statewide emergency preparedness training, "100 Counties Prepared" hosted by the NCACC.
Topics discussed included emergency preparedness, the relationship between state and local partners in disaster response and recovery, crisis communications, misinformation response, and navigating real-world disaster scenarios.
The key to being prepared is staying prepared.

05/17/2026

05/08/2026

👏Lincoln County Emergency Services Director Carr Boyd is pleased to announce the selection of Joshua Holland as Lincoln County Emergency Services Assistant Director.

Josh brings more than 20 years of emergency response and management experience to this position. Most recently, he served as the County’s Emergency Management Planner, where he built strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and led the comprehensive revision of the County’s Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan. He also played a key role in coordinating with federal and state partners to recover costs associated with the County’s response to Hurricane Helene.

Before joining Lincoln County Emergency Services, Josh served 20 years in the United States Army, retiring as a Sergeant First Class in 2023.

In his new position, he will oversee departmental business operations, infrastructure, information systems, and other agency-wide initiatives supporting Emergency Management, Special Operations, and Logistics.

Please join us in congratulating Josh on this promotion. His leadership experience, commitment to public service, and proven ability to build strong partnerships will continue to strengthen Lincoln County Emergency Services and advance the department’s mission!

05/08/2026

Burn Ban Lifted for Lincoln County

After consideration of recent rainfall, the Lincoln County Fire Marshal has made the decision to lift the burn ban of open burning within 100 feet of a structure effective 8:00 am Thursday May 7, 2026. This means that residents can once again engage in controlled outdoor burning activities.
Lincoln County wishes to remind residents to use extreme caution when conducting any outdoor burning activities. The County remains under Stage 2 Drought Conditions, and with warmer temperatures and increased grilling activity, fire safety should remain a top priority. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to helping maintain a safe environment for our community.

For more information please visit the Lincoln County Fire Marshal's page on our website: https://www.lincolncountync.gov/1275/Fire-Marshal

City Of Lincolnton

05/06/2026

Its Workforce Wednesday 👏
Lincoln County is seeking an experienced Emergency Management Planner to development the county’s emergency plans and associated standard operating procedures.
In this key leadership role, you will coordinate McGuire nuclear facility training for responders, perform incident management and coordination before and during emergencies, coordinate damage assessment and participate in planning for large events, mass gatherings, festivals, and parades.

Apply Today: https://bit.ly/3NuVZlp