Lowell Fire Department

09/27/2026

🚨MVA-RESCUE Entrapment🚨Today, Sunday Sept. 27 2026, at approximately 0339 Lowell PD/FD, Ranlo FD and GEMS RSU received a call of a SUV overturned on its roof with one occupant trapped at the intersection of Power Dr. and Coster St. in Lowell. When we arrived we witnessed a single vehicle, one patient self extracted with little to no injuries. With the help of PD and Ranlo Fire we were able to assess the patient until Gaston County EMS paramedics arrived. The patient was soon after transported for further evaluation. Please be advised power lines may have been damaged as a result of the collision and some residents may experience power outages in the area.

09/12/2026

09/11/2026

NEVER FORGET — SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

Today, 25 years later, we remember the innocent lives lost and the families forever changed by the events of September 11, 2001. We honor the courage of the men and women who ran toward the danger, knowing they might never come home.

We are forever grateful to the firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, military members, and countless Americans who laid it all on the line for freedom, liberty, and justice. Their courage, sacrifice, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

To those who made the ultimate sacrifice, to the families who continue to carry their loss, and to every first responder who still answers the call—we honor you, we thank you, and we remember you.

🇺🇸 May we never forget the fallen. May we never forget the heroes. May we never forget.

08/17/2026

Congratulations are in order! Please help us congratulate FF J. Chambers on the completion of the Gaston College Fire Academy! Chambers graduation last week top of his class.

The academy may have concluded —but this is only the beginning, and the learning never stops.
You earned the helmet, the gear, and the title—but more importantly, you earned the right to take the next step.

You’re beginning a career built on service, sacrifice, courage, and responsibility.

The firehouse will teach you things the academy never could. The calls will challenge you. The people you serve will depend on you. And every shift will give you another opportunity to become a better firefighter, teammate, and leader.

Never forget where you started. Stay humble. Stay hungry. Keep learning. Train like your life—and the life of your brother or sister beside you—depends on it.

Welcome to the fire service.
Your career starts now. Your legacy is up to you. 🚒🔥

08/12/2026

Employee Spotlight Post!
Not every rescue involves flames, alarms, or a medical emergency. Sometimes, it’s a tiny voice crying for help from the bottom of a storm drain—and a firefighter willing to climb in and answer the call.

Today, we recognize Firefighter/EMT M. Gut for going above and beyond to rescue a kitten trapped deep inside a storm drain. Without hesitation, he put his training, determination, and compassion to work, maneuvering into a tight and difficult space to bring this little life to safety.

To some, the kitten may have been “just a cat.” But to that kitten, you were the difference between being trapped and going home.

Serve. Protect. Rescue. Every life matters. 🚒🐾

08/09/2026

Congratulations are in order. Last night we attended a special convocation. Lowell FD would like to welcome three new firefighters to the team. From Rookie Volunteers to Firefighters, FF J. Chambers, FF M. Bennett, and FF P. Farris have officially graduated from the Regional Emergency Services Training Center (RESTC) Summer Fire Academy at Gaston College.

With over 400 hours of instruction, 12 weeks of training, Monday - Friday 7am-5pm, early studious mornings, and late nights, Countless drills, and plenty of moments that tested their limits, it is over.

They were pushed, challenged, corrected, and tested—but they kept showing up and kept putting in the hard work.

Some of the courses completed were:

- Fire Behavior
- Forcible Entry
- Loss Control
- Ladders
- Ventilation
- Ropes & Knots
- Search & Rescue
- Water Supplies
- Fire Rescue Operations.
- Hose, Streams, & Appliances

To name a few.

Every fire academy class is asked to elect a peer acknowledgement of excellence for outstanding performance. Well, this year the class had a split decision the administrators and instructors granted the award to two firefighters. We are extremely proud and excited to announce that the class of 2026 called on two of our firefighters for the award! Congratulations to FF J. Chambers and FF M. Bennett for being named class top performers.

When asking FF Bennett if he felt deserving of the exceptional distinguished award for his performance, his answer was a confident and immediate “Yes.”

That confidence wasn’t earned through words—it was earned through “hard work, grit, tenacity, and an unwavering commitment to getting better” Bennett says.

FF Bennett states that he consistently leaned on the knowledge and experience he already possessed while maintaining an eagerness to learn more. Rep after rep. Drill after drill. And when the reps were over, he asked for more. That relentless pursuit of improvement is what made him stand out.

But what truly separated Chambers and Bennett was their willingness to help others along the way. Whether it was a fellow station 17 members or a classmate they never hesitated to share some knowledge, lend a helping hand. Congrats men.

08/08/2026

Today, Lowell Vol. Fire Department had the opportunity to spend some time with our friends Friends Foundation of the Carolinas at their annual summer camp. We are honored to volunteer at this function and look forward to it every year, the smiles and laughs make it all worth it.
We really appreciate our neighboring fire departments and everyone who was involved to make this event possible and successful. We had so much fun. Camp2k26 in the books! ⛺️ 🔥

08/06/2026

Please help us congratulate two of Lowell’s Firefighters on their birthday! 🎉 Happy Birthday Parker Anderson preston8020

Watching you both grow from young men with a dream into the firefighters you’ve become today has been something truly special. Your dedication, work ethic, humility, and heart for serving others have earned some respect.

Never stop learning, and always be willing to put others before yourself. We couldn’t be prouder of the firefighters and, more importantly, the men you’ve become.

Keep chasing excellence, stay hungry, and never lose the passion that got you here. The future of this profession is brighter because of both of you.

Happy Birthday, brothers. Stay safe, keep making us proud, and here’s to many more years of service, growth, and unforgettable memories. 🚒🔥

07/20/2026

Fire doesn’t care how tired you are. Smoke doesn’t care how you feel. That’s why we train.

Live burns push the body to its limits—heat, exhaustion, adrenaline, and every ounce of grit you’ve got. Every evolution builds muscle memory, sharpens decision-making under pressure, and forges firefighters who can perform when lives are on the line.

Sweat in training so others don’t bleed in the real thing. We don’t train because it’s easy—we train because failure isn’t an option. Very thankful to the officers who were there and the men who put in the work. Grateful to have the opportunity to train like this.

Train hard. Stay humble. Fight fire. Go home. 🔥🚒

07/04/2026

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