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Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC Charlotte Fire serves more than 940,000 residents and visitors in the Queen City.
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Finding turnout gear for a 6-foot-5, 330-pound NFL defensive tackle isn't exactly an everyday request for Charlotte Fire...
10/20/2026

Finding turnout gear for a 6-foot-5, 330-pound NFL defensive tackle isn't exactly an everyday request for Charlotte Fire, but we made it happen!

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown, No. 95, traded his football gear for Charlotte Fire turnout gear today at Firehouse 11, joining our Rescue 11 and Engine 11 crews for a hands-on vehicle extrication demonstration. And we've got to give him credit. He handled the powerful Jaws of Life equipment impressively well, getting a firsthand look at the strength, skill and precision firefighters use to rescue people trapped in vehicles.

But behind the excitement was an important message. During National Teen Driver Safety Week, we're reminding young drivers that the decisions they make behind the wheel can have life-changing consequences. Our firefighters see those consequences firsthand, and preventing crashes is always better than responding to them.

A big thank you to USAA for bringing this event together, to Derrick Brown for stepping into our world for a morning, and to our Rescue 11 and Engine 11 crews for helping make today's demonstration a success.

HOUSE BY HOUSE | BATTALION 3Our next stop in Battalion 3 is Firehouse 13, known as “Flirtin’ with Disaster.”Firehouse 13...
10/19/2026

HOUSE BY HOUSE | BATTALION 3

Our next stop in Battalion 3 is Firehouse 13, known as “Flirtin’ with Disaster.”

Firehouse 13 entered service in 1962 to protect the Thomasboro area northwest of center city. Today, it is home to Engine 13, Ladder 13 and a HazMat unit.

Its 7.07-square-mile response area includes Lakewood, Smallwood, Enderly Park, Thomasboro-Hoskins and Westchester, serving approximately 20,000 residents and 6,800 households.

The area includes a mix of residential neighborhoods and industrial properties, with a significant concentration of higher-hazard occupancies. After the Baxter-Harris chemical fire in 1982, Firehouse 13 became Charlotte Fire’s first hazardous materials firehouse in 1983.

That specialized mission continues today alongside the everyday fire and emergency response work of the crews assigned here.

During fiscal year 2025, Firehouse 13 responded to more than 6,500 incidents.

Follow along as House by House continues through Battalion 3.

Around the Battalion | Firehouse 12 "Road Warriors"Since opening in 1961 along South Boulevard, Charlotte Firehouse 12 h...
10/18/2026

Around the Battalion | Firehouse 12 "Road Warriors"

Since opening in 1961 along South Boulevard, Charlotte Firehouse 12 has served one of the city's busiest commercial corridors, protecting neighborhoods, businesses and industrial areas across a seven-square-mile response area.

Known as the "Road Warriors," the firefighters of Engine 12 serve a population of approximately 31,000 residents and 12,000 households, including the Madison Park, Collingwood, Yorkmont Park, Selwyn Park and Montford neighborhoods.

With Interstate 77, South Boulevard, Tyvola Road, Woodlawn Road and the light rail running through their territory, these firefighters respond to emergencies across a diverse and constantly moving part of the Queen City.

In FY 2025, Firehouse 12 answered nearly 6,000 calls for service, reflecting the demands placed on the crews protecting this growing area of Charlotte.

For more than six decades, the Road Warriors have been answering the call, carrying on a proud tradition of service to the neighborhoods and businesses that depend on them.

HOUSE BY HOUSE | BATTALION 3 | FIREHOUSE 10They call it "The Rock," and with more than 6,300 emergency responses in fisc...
10/17/2026

HOUSE BY HOUSE | BATTALION 3 | FIREHOUSE 10

They call it "The Rock," and with more than 6,300 emergency responses in fiscal year 2025, Firehouse 10 is a busy and vital part of Charlotte Fire's operations.

Located in west Charlotte, Firehouse 10 serves a 4.43-square-mile first-alarm area that includes the Wilkinson and West Boulevard corridors and neighborhoods such as Ashley Park, Westerly Hills, Westover Hills and Pinecrest.

But the work of "The Rock" extends far beyond its immediate response area. Home to Engine 10, Battalion Chief 3, Rescue 10 and Boat 10, this is one of Charlotte Fire's two heavy rescue firehouses. Its firefighters are specially trained in technical rescue and dive operations, providing specialized capabilities when emergencies demand more than a traditional firefighting response.

Firehouse 10 first opened on Remount Road in 1957 before moving to its current location in 2005. Nearly seven decades after opening its doors, "The Rock" continues to play a critical role in protecting Charlotte, answering thousands of calls each year while standing ready for some of the city's most challenging rescues.

Firehouse 10. "The Rock." Built for the challenge. Ready for the call.

HOUSE BY HOUSE | BATTALION 3We’ve reached our final battalion in the House by House series. Battalion 3 covers 26.86 squ...
10/16/2026

HOUSE BY HOUSE | BATTALION 3

We’ve reached our final battalion in the House by House series. Battalion 3 covers 26.86 square miles west and northwest of center city.

Firehouses 2, 10, 12, 13 and 43 make up the battalion, with Battalion Chief 3 responding from Firehouse 10. The area includes a significant concentration of heavy and light industrial properties, including many of Charlotte’s tank farms and hazardous materials facilities. Interstates 77, 85 and 485, along with the Brookshire Freeway, are major transportation corridors through the battalion.

Our first stop is Firehouse 2, known as “Deuces Wild.”

Firehouse 2 moved into its current location in 1982, its third home since 1905. Its 3.76-square-mile response area includes Dilworth, Wilmore, South End, Brookhill, Sedgefield and Selwyn Farm, serving approximately 30,000 residents and 16,000 households.

The area has changed dramatically over the years. Atherton Mill, which dates back to 1883, is now surrounded by dense residential, retail and transit-oriented development throughout South End.

In 2024, a tiller replaced the traditional ladder at Firehouse 2, providing greater maneuverability, storage capacity and versatility in one of Charlotte’s most rapidly changing neighborhoods.

During fiscal year 2025, crews from Firehouse 2 responded to more than 7,000 incidents.

Follow along as House by House makes its way through Battalion 3 and toward the completion of our tour across all nine Charlotte Fire battalions.

Another day, another reminder of the work your Charlotte firefighters do to protect our community.These images capture c...
10/15/2026

Another day, another reminder of the work your Charlotte firefighters do to protect our community.

These images capture crews responding to an apartment fire on Widden Way, where firefighters worked to bring the fire under control and protect lives and property. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Behind every emergency response are firefighters working together, relying on their training, experience and one another to get the job done. Whether it's a house fire, an apartment complex or any of the countless emergencies across our city, that commitment never changes.

For your Charlotte firefighters, it's about being ready when the call comes and delivering excellent service every day.

10/15/2026

More than two decades of experience, leadership, and commitment have led to this moment. Justin Miller has been promoted to Battalion Chief.

Chief Miller joined Charlotte Fire in 2003 at just 19 years old and has spent his career developing firefighters, strengthening crews, and helping prepare our members for the challenges of the job.

Congratulations to Battalion Chief Justin Miller on this well-earned promotion and the next chapter of his Charlotte Fire career.

It's been a busy day across the Queen City, and your Charlotte firefighters have been answering the call.Throughout the ...
10/14/2026

It's been a busy day across the Queen City, and your Charlotte firefighters have been answering the call.

Throughout the day, crews have responded to numerous emergencies, including multiple house fires, vehicle fires, medical emergencies and rescues. Each call brings different challenges, but our commitment to protecting the people of Charlotte remains the same.

These images capture Charlotte firefighters battling a house fire on Hatteras Avenue, where temperatures in the 90s added another challenge to an already demanding day.

From one emergency to the next, our firefighters continue to serve with professionalism, dedication and a commitment to the community they protect.

No matter how busy the day gets or what the next call brings, Charlotte Fire is here for you. Today, tomorrow and every day.

The Making of a Champion, The Legacy of a CaptainTwenty-nine years. Twelve world championships. More than two decades in...
10/14/2026

The Making of a Champion, The Legacy of a Captain

Twenty-nine years. Twelve world championships. More than two decades in Special Operations. A Hall of Fame induction. And a career that has left a lasting mark on Charlotte Fire.

Captain David Bowman has accomplished things most firefighters can only dream of, but his greatest achievement may be the example he has set for those who have served alongside him and the people of the Queen City who have depended on him.

A Charlotte native who joined Charlotte Fire in 1997, Bowman has spent nearly three decades answering emergencies, leading firefighters and pushing himself to extraordinary heights. Now, his remarkable career is being celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Through it all, Bowman has never lost sight of what matters most.

“My job is to take somebody from a bad place to a good place.”

Please join us in congratulating Captain David Bowman on this well-deserved honor and celebrating a career that continues to inspire.

Read his remarkable story: bit.ly/CFDChamp

Behind every firefighter is a network of people working to make sure they have the support they need, and for Charlotte ...
10/13/2026

Behind every firefighter is a network of people working to make sure they have the support they need, and for Charlotte Fire, Leanne Decker has become one of those trusted people.

Named Charlotte Fire’s Civilian of the Year, Decker has built her career around helping others, from customer service and payroll to human resources. Her story is about service, trust and the simple belief that when someone asks for help, you help them.

Read more about Decker’s path to Charlotte Fire and the approach that has shaped her career: bit.ly/4hMQsoQ

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