West Mecklenburg Fire Department

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West Mecklenburg Fire Department The West Mecklenburg Fire Department is located on the west side of Mecklenburg County.

Our service area surrounds the Interstates 85 and 485 interchange with a mix of industrial and residential properties.

Overnight Squad 2, Rescue 1 and Car 2 along with Steele Creek Fire Department Engine 1 responded for a MVA with entrapme...
10/09/2026

Overnight Squad 2, Rescue 1 and Car 2 along with Steele Creek Fire Department Engine 1 responded for a MVA with entrapment on I-485. Steele Creek Engine 1 was first to arrive, found a pick up truck to the rear of a tractor trailer.

This morning Rescue 1 and Squad 2 met up with Mount Holly Fire Department Truck 34. Together we trained on vehicle rescu...
09/19/2026

This morning Rescue 1 and Squad 2 met up with Mount Holly Fire Department Truck 34. Together we trained on vehicle rescues and controlled movements.

Engine 1, Rescue 1, and Car 1 operated on a Motor Vehicle Collision with injuries, involving a dump truck this afternoon...
09/17/2026

Engine 1, Rescue 1, and Car 1 operated on a Motor Vehicle Collision with injuries, involving a dump truck this afternoon. It occurred in the 12000 block of Moores Chapel Road.

The start of September has brought a busy few weeks for the West Side. Beyond our normal daily calls for service, our cr...
09/16/2026

The start of September has brought a busy few weeks for the West Side. Beyond our normal daily calls for service, our crews have responded to a wide variety of incidents.

Box Alarms
We have responded to six reported building fires, with none resulting in significant loss.

Water Rescue
Our crews have responded to two watercraft emergencies. One occurred during nighttime hours as crews worked to locate a person reported to be calling for help. Marine 1 and Car 1 operated alongside Belmont and Mount Holly Fire Departments. The incident ultimately involved a stranded boater who was safely returned to shore.

Motor Vehicle Collisions
Our crews continue to respond daily to incidents on our highways.

One collision on Interstate 85 involved a passenger bus and resulted in the incident being declared a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI), bringing MEDIC’s MCI Bus to the scene to accommodate the number of patients in need of transport.

Another I-85 collision involved three vehicles, one of which was on fire. All occupants were out of their vehicles, but the number of patients required three MEDIC units to respond.

Last night on Interstate 485, a collision between a tractor-trailer and a work truck resulted in the complete destruction of the work truck. Thankfully, all occupants were able to walk away without injury.

Special Rescue Operations
We have handled two special rescue incidents requiring additional resources.

One occurred within our first-due area involving a medical emergency on the roof of a large commercial business. Our crews were assisted by Belmont Fire Department’s Tower Ladder.

The second was a special request from the City of Mount Holly for Rescue Company equipment and manpower to assist with the extrication of a bicyclist injured in a heavily wooded area.

Hazardous Material Incident
Our crews also responded to a construction area after copper gas lines were stolen from two newly constructed homes. The theft resulted in both homes being filled with extremely high and hazardous concentrations of natural gas.

Crews were able to control the gas, ventilate both homes, and ensure the structures were safe with no further issues

West Mecklenburg and Steele Creek firefighters have responded to two significant incidents along I-485 near West Bouleva...
09/02/2026

West Mecklenburg and Steele Creek firefighters have responded to two significant incidents along I-485 near West Boulevard over the past two days.

On Monday morning, crews responded to a tractor-trailer fire and arrived to find the trailer heavily involved in fire. The driver had the forethought to disconnect the tractor and move it away from the burning trailer before crews arrived, preventing further damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Then, at approximately 5:00 Tuesday morning, crews from both departments along with MEDIC, SHP, and CMPD, responded to nearly the same area of I-485 for a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. Unfortunately, that incident resulted in a fatality.

These two incidents are a reminder of how quickly conditions can change on our interstates. Please slow down, stay alert, and give emergency personnel plenty of room when approaching an incident.

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by Tuesday morning’s tragic incident.

Overnight, West Mecklenburg Car 1, Car 4, Engine 1, Rescue 1, MEDIC, and CMPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on B...
08/25/2026

Overnight, West Mecklenburg Car 1, Car 4, Engine 1, Rescue 1, MEDIC, and CMPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Belmeade Drive near the U.S. National Whitewater Center.

Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle that had left the roadway and overturned onto its side. Fortunately, none of the three occupants sustained life-threatening injuries.

Today, a group of West Meck firefighters took to the Lake Norman Paintball field, putting their teamwork, communication,...
08/22/2026

Today, a group of West Meck firefighters took to the Lake Norman Paintball field, putting their teamwork, communication, tactical skills, and marksmanship to the test. Days like today are what Fellowship Friday is all about. Getting together outside the station, having some fun, strengthening relationships, and building the teamwork and camaraderie that carry over into everything we do.

A special thank you to Ema, who was our host for the day and did an amazing job taking care of our crew and making sure we had a great experience. We appreciate
you, Ema!

Think you have what it takes to run with West Meck? We’re always looking for good people to join our team.

08/10/2026

Later today the Squad and engine 21 took in a tractor trailer on fire 485 inner.

Charlotte Fire Station 21 Westside

08/10/2026

The Squad responding to the working fire in Mount Holly this morning

The Squad responding to the working fire in Mount Holly Fire Department this morning.
08/10/2026

The Squad responding to the working fire in Mount Holly Fire Department this morning.

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3100 Sam Wilson Road
Charlotte, NC
28214

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+17043933100

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