Carolina Fire Department-Charlotte,NC

10/25/2026

🎃🚒 Trunk or Treat with Carolina Fire! 🍬👻

Our crew had a fantastic time joining the community at Harrison Church’s Trunk or Treat!

From creative costumes and buckets full of candy to big smiles and future firefighters, it was an afternoon full of Halloween fun! Our members loved getting to meet so many families, hand out treats, and give the kids an up-close look at Engine 12. 🚒

A huge thank you to Harrison Church for inviting us to be part of such a wonderful event!

At Carolina Fire, serving our community goes beyond answering the call. It’s about building relationships, making memories, and being part of the moments that bring our neighbors together.

We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween! 🎃❤️

10/15/2026

🚒 THE TWINS ARE GETTING CLOSER! 🚒

Things are starting to come together for Carolina Fire’s newest additions!

Engines 1 and 2 are looking a little different these days as they continue making their way through the final stages of production. With their new numbers proudly displayed up front, it’s getting easier to picture these two rolling through our community.

There’s still work to be done before they’re ready to answer their first calls, but every update brings us one step closer to putting these trucks into service.

We can’t wait to bring the twins home! 🚒❤️

Stay tuned — the best is yet to come!

10/06/2026

THANK YOU, WESLEY CHAPEL! 🚒🤝

While Carolina crews were committed to a working fire today, Ladder 44 from Wesley Chapel Volunteer Fire Department relocated to our station to provide coverage for our district.

Mutual aid isn’t only about the units you see operating on the fireground. It’s also about making sure our communities remain protected while resources are tied up on an incident.

We appreciate the crew of Ladder 44 for having our backs and standing ready for our community while we were out serving elsewhere.

That’s what the fire service is all about departments taking care of departments, and neighbors taking care of neighbors.

Thank you, Wesley Chapel! ❤️🚒

10/05/2026

When the call comes in, we show up🔥🚒

Carolina Fire crews operating alongside our neighboring departments at today’s two-alarm fire in South Charlotte.

Extremely proud of this crew and the work put in today. Challenging conditions, a rapidly changing fireground, and a reminder that this job can get serious in a matter of seconds.

At the end of it all, the best picture is the last one: our crew together, safe, and headed home.

Strong work by everyone on scene. 🤝

10/05/2026

This morning, Carolina Fire Department crews responded alongside Charlotte Fire Department and other area agencies to a two-alarm fire in South Charlotte.

During fireground operations, conditions changed rapidly following a partial roof collapse. Two firefighters became temporarily separated/disoriented inside the structure, prompting an immediate response from crews on scene. Thankfully, everyone was located and exited the structure safely.

We are incredibly grateful for the quick actions, communication, and teamwork of everyone operating on scene. Moments like these reinforce why we train the way we do and why accountability, communication, and looking out for the firefighter beside you matter on every single call.

Most importantly, everyone went home.

Thank you to Charlotte Fire and every agency and crew who worked alongside us today. We’re proud of our people, grateful for our neighboring departments, and thankful for a good ending to a situation that could have been very different.

Stay safe. Take care of each other. 🚒

More on the incident from WSOC-TV:
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/crews-called-2-alarm-fire-south-charlotte/F7TLA4LJBBG3LFC3IWXAHWMOOM/

No injuries were reported at a two-alarm fire Monday morning in south Charlotte, officials said.

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK | OCTOBER 4–10 🔥

It’s Fire Prevention Week! This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” 🔋⚡

From phones and laptops to power tools, e-bikes, and other rechargeable devices, lithium-ion batteries are part of everyday life. But damaged batteries, improper chargers, and unsafe charging habits can create a serious fire risk.

Carolina Volunteer Fire Department encourages everyone to make safe charging part of their routine:

🔌 Use the charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
🔥 Charge devices on a hard, flat surface — not beds, couches, or other soft materials.
⚠️ Stop using batteries that are swelling, unusually hot, leaking, or damaged.
🔋 Unplug devices once they’re fully charged.
🚪 Keep charging devices away from exits and escape routes.

A few small habits can make a big difference in protecting your home and family.

Learn more about Fire Prevention Week and find additional safety resources from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): fpw.org

Charge smart. Charge safe. Protect what matters. 🚒❤️

10/01/2026

Twins update: they’ve got faces AND pump panels now. We’re basically parents. 🚒🚒

Carolina Fire Department’s two new engines are officially taking shape! From the cabs to the pump panels, there’s a whole lot more red showing up and we’re getting closer to seeing these two roll into their new home.

Built together. Coming home together. Soon to be serving our community together.

We’ll keep sharing updates as the twins get closer to completion. Stay tuned… they’re almost ready to meet the family. 🔥