At Lights for Levine Children’s, Charlotte Fire joined families and first responders in a simple but powerful exchange of hope. The community shined lights toward the hospital and the children shined theirs back. Our crews illuminated their apparatus to help brighten the view for

Excellence and Perseverance are two Charlotte Fire Dept. values. The crew on Engine 38 demonstrated both on that day and every day.

Candle fires move fast. They destroy homes, upend lives, and most of them start with a moment of inattention. Early Saturday morning, that danger became very real on Sylvania Ave. Charlotte Fire responded to a home on the 300 block of Sylvania Ave and arrived within minutes to

We’re pushing to collect as many coats as possible before the December 17 WSOCTV Coats for Kids community collection day. This is a campaign Charlotte Fire has proudly supported for over a decade, helping families stay warm during cold winter months. Now through December 31,

Check out this excellent story from WSOCTV about the meticulous work of the Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force.

Extreme weather protocols will begin Dec. 14 thru at least the morning of Dec. 15 in response to the forecast. Area homeless shelters will have expanded hours and additional capacity. Street outreach teams will visit homeless encampments to share info: meck.co/3XPcmyq

***NORTH CAROLINA WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK 2025*** Know the difference between freezing rain and sleet and dangers associated with both in the graphics below. #ncwx

#CharMeckAlert Bitter cold & strong winds through Monday. Dress warmly, limit time outside, and bring pets in. Expanded county services & shelters available for those needing extra help. Check on neighbors, stay warm! More info: meck.co/3XPcmyq

The rappels were heroic. The reactions were unforgettable. Twelve stories above the ground, Charlotte Firefighters leaned over the edge of Levine Children’s. Dressed as Santa, elves, and the Grinch, they weren’t there to respond to an emergency. They were there to deliver joy.

STRUCTURE FIRE: 5900 block Farm Pond Ln. Fire showing on arrival. Second Alarm has been struck.

Today is historic for Charlotte Fire Dept. and City of Charlotte.

A holiday tradition can turn dangerous in seconds. To show how quickly a fire can start and spread, the Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force recreated a living room setting using a common household candle placed near wrapped presents by a Christmas tree. When the candle fell,

Recently 2 of our Supervisors in ALARM graduated from the UNCC Fire & Rescue Management Institute Fall course. Supervisors Rhonda Robinson & June Peeler graduated along with Alma Solid Arzola who is a fire educator for the Department. Congratulation to these folks! #FRMI #UNCC

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? | 69-year-old reported missing in Charlotte may be lost or confused: CMPD qcnews.com/charlotte/69-y…

1) FDNY FF Dan Noonan (R.I.P.) speaks to us from eternity telling us to make good choices now to prevent cancer in the future ... and then a follow up from Chief Billy Goldfeder.

Congratulations! This is well deserved and you will be an excellent Fire Chief. Grand Junction FD is fortunate to have you.

Charlotte Fire Captain Lee Bright spent more than two decades preparing for the emergencies firefighters expect. What he did not expect was a rare cancer discovered during a routine department physical. Bright was diagnosed with thymic carcinoma, an exceptionally uncommon cancer

Today marked an important milestone for Charlotte Fire as Firehouse 30 was officially placed into service during a traditional uncoupling ceremony. The event brought together City of Charlotte leadership, firefighters, community members, and past leaders of this department. We were

Charlotte Fire is proud to announce the promotion of several members who continue to lead with excellence and dedication to service. Congratulations to Charles Horne and Matthew Honaker on their promotion to Division Chief, and to Derrick Foltz and Michael Cox on their promotion

Today, Charlotte Fire recognizes Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and extends our sincere thanks to the men and women of the CMPD News and to law enforcement professionals everywhere. Your commitment to service, professionalism, and the safety of our community does not go unnoticed.