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Charlotte Fire Dept.

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Charlotte Fire Dept.

@charlottefire

Current events and information from Charlotte Fire. Follow @charlottefd for incident-related information. In the event of an emergency please call 911.

Charlotte, NC

Joined January 2009

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Jeremy Poole has been promoted to Battalion Chief. A Charlotte native, he joined Charlotte Fire in 2006 as part of Recruit Class 73 after beginning his fire service journey as a volunteer with Huntersville Fire Department. His promotion reflects years of leadership, service, and
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Tyre Glasper has been promoted to Captain. He joined Charlotte Fire in 2017 as part of Recruit Class 105 after coming to North Carolina A&T on a football scholarship and earning a degree in journalism and mass communication. His promotion reflects his growth, leadership, and
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Jun 9
Brian Joyner has been promoted to Captain. He began his fire service journey at 16 and joined Charlotte Fire in 2008 as part of Recruit Class 77. With a degree in Fire Safety Engineering Technology from UNC Charlotte, his promotion reflects years of dedication, preparation, and
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Jun 9
Denise Petraske has been promoted to Battalion Chief. A Concord native who began her fire service journey at 16, she now serves as the most senior female firefighter in Charlotte Fire. Her promotion reflects years of leadership, service, and a lasting commitment to the department
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Jun 8
Before Tim Brown ever wore a Charlotte Fire uniform, his path had already taken him from the West Side of Chicago to Morehouse College, into corporate America and across the world as an IT consultant. But after years of long days, constant travel and chasing the next project,
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Jun 8
When a working fire is dispatched, firefighters arrive to changing conditions, split-second decisions, and a mission that demands teamwork from the moment they step off the apparatus. The radio traffic in this video captures just a small part of what it takes to manage a complex
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May 28
It takes more than heart to run camp. It takes gear, meals, and supplies. And that’s where you come in. Charlotte Fire’s Camp Hornet's Nest and Camp Ignite are changing lives. These free camps give teens hands-on experience, challenge them to lead, and push them to grow. We’ve
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Jun 5
For Bobby Cash, his promotion to Division Chief with Charlotte Fire is more than a career milestone. It is part of a larger story built on faith, family and a deep commitment to the fire service. Cash’s journey reflects the people, values and experiences that shaped him long
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Jun 3
For nearly seven decades, Firehouse 11 has been part of the fabric of this community. Today, we officially uncoupled the newly rebuilt Firehouse 11 and began its next chapter of service to the Queen City. What started as a firehouse that first opened in 1958 has been reimagined
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Jun 2
Four generations of firefighters. One new chapter. For Charlotte Fire Recruit Elijah Morton, the fire service isn't just a career path. It's a family tradition built on serving others when they need help most. Now, he's preparing to carry that legacy forward with Charlotte Fire.
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Jun 2
Charlotte Fire will officially reopen Firehouse 11 with an uncoupling ceremony at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at the newly rebuilt station located at 620 W. 28th Street. The ceremony marks the completion of a project that honors one of Charlotte Fire's historic firehouses while
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Jun 1
MUST SEE! Get ready to hold your breath. Charlotte Fire crews took training to new heights at Carowinds, scaling the Ripcord as part of a high-angle rope rescue scenario built around one critical mission: get to the victim, secure them and bring them safely back to the ground.
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Jun 1
When a structure fire is reported, firefighters don't have the luxury of slowing down. They arrive to changing conditions, make critical decisions, and immediately get to work protecting lives and property. The radio traffic featured in this video is real, capturing the
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