City of Concord NC Fire Department

Happy Memorial Day!

We are thankful to every American Soldier that paid the ultimate sacrifice so we can have the freedoms that we have today!

Stay Safe!

Heads up, ! City of Concord NC Fire Department and City of Concord, NC - Police Department will be conducting joint public safety exercises at W.W. Flowe Park over the next several weeks. These trainings are part of ’s commitment to public safety and ensure our first responders have the skills needed to respond during real emergencies.

During the trainings, W.W. Flowe Park will be closed and you may see a large presence of fire trucks and police vehicles in the area.

The training exercises will take place on the following dates:

May 22, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
May 26, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
May 27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
May 28, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
May 29, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
June 2, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
June 3, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
June 4, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
June 5, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tJShXy

Fire Damages Home on Patrick Avenue SW in Concord

CONCORD, N.C. – The Concord Fire Department was dispatched at 5:09 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, to a reported house fire on Patrick Ave SW in Concord. Fire apparatus and crews arrived within three minutes to find fire and smoke showing from the rear of the home on both the first and second levels. The fire was brought under control within 18 minutes of arriving and there were no reported injuries.

Neighbors alerted the residents to the fire, and all occupants had safely exited the home before firefighters arrived, however, the family informed firefighters that their pet dog was still inside the house. Firefighters rescued dog from the basement level of the home. The dog was unconscious when it was brought out of the house. Firefighters quickly began caring for the dog, using a pet oxygen mask and working with the dog for 20 minutes until they successfully revived the dog and it was up walking around.

The Concord Fire Department was assisted by the Concord Police Department and Cabarrus County EMS.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

Units on the Alarm:
Safety 1
Engine Co. 8, 12, 3, 4
Rescue Co. 3
Truck Co. 1
Battalion Chief 3 & 1

Get those applications in! The process closes June 18th!

Don’t wait! Apply today!

We're hiring!

Concord Fire Department is looking for driven, hard working, dedicated men and women who wish to serve their community. Applications are open until June 18, 2026. Apply at the link below!

Any questions can be sent to [email protected]

https://jobs.silkroad.com/CityOfConcordNC/Careers/jobs/3043

We're hiring!

Concord Fire Department is looking for driven, hard working, dedicated men and women who wish to serve their community. Applications are open until June 18, 2026. Apply at the link below!

Any questions can be sent to [email protected]

https://jobs.silkroad.com/CityOfConcordNC/Careers/jobs/3043

A-Shift Truck Co. 1 recently spent some time with the kids of KIDPLUS, showing them the apparatus and talking to them about fire safety!

***Mark your calendars***

Are you ready to work for a progressive, growing, and fast paced fire department?

Come join us! We are seeking motivated individuals who are eager to serve their community.

Applications for firefighter will open on Tuesday, May 5. Check back then for a link to apply!

🛎️ Retirement Notification 🚨

The Concord Fire Department would like to congratulate Lieutenant Brent Widenhouse better known as Pops on his retirement!

Lt. Widenhouse began his career on October 9th 2006. Widenhouse promoted to Lieutenant in 2018 where he was assigned to Blaze 1 at Concord Regional Airport. Lt. Widenhouse served on various companies throughout his tenure including Ladder Co. 7 and 9, Engine Co. 3 and 9, and most recently at the airport on Blaze 1!

Congratulations Pops, we hope you have a long and happy retirement!