Charlotte Fire Dept.

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

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Ever wonder what really happens after the fire truck leaves the firehouse?

Now's your chance to find out.

Applications are open for the 2026 Charlotte Fire Citizen Fire Academy, an eight-week experience that takes you behind the scenes of one of the busiest fire departments in the country. Meet the firefighters, tour specialized units, visit the Training Academy, learn about emergency operations, and take part in hands-on activities that give you a better understanding of the work Charlotte Fire does every day.

The free program begins Thursday, September 10, and meets weekly from 6 to 8 p.m. It's open to Charlotte residents who are 18 years of age or older.

Space is limited, so don't wait.

Apply today: https://t.co/EYf5OoHKJs

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We see our community at its best every day.

Now we're asking for your help before the school bell rings.

Charlotte Fire firehouses are once again serving as collection points for @wsoctv 9 School Tools, making it easy to donate new school supplies while you're out running errands. Every donation stays local and is distributed by @classrmcentral Classroom Central to teachers who identify the students who need them most.

Whether it's a pack of pencils, notebooks, folders or crayons, every item helps a child start the school year with the same opportunity to succeed.

Stop by any Charlotte Fire firehouse through August 31 and help fill a classroom with possibility.

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National Night Out gave Charlotte firefighters the chance to spend time with the people who make the Queen City feel like home.

Across Charlotte, our crews shared laughs, heard stories, met new neighbors and reconnected with familiar faces. These moments may be simple, but they are what community is all about.

We are Charlotte Fire.

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A man had no pulse. Charlotte Fire Battalion Chief John Lipcsak began CPR and helped give him another chance at life.

Lipcsak was having dinner with his wife and daughters in Virginia Beach when he learned someone outside was experiencing a medical emergency. He found the man unresponsive, cold and clammy, and immediately started chest compressions.

After an AED delivered a shock, Lipcsak continued CPR until Virginia Beach first responders took over. Before the man was placed in the ambulance, his pulse had returned.

The man survived and is expected to be released from the hospital this week.

“You always try to make a difference in someone’s life,” Lipcsak said. “I did what I had to do.”

His wife and daughters had heard stories about his work for years. This time, they watched him help save a life.

Read the full story: https://t.co/URIQ9mkiLk

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Winner, winner, Charlotte Fire takes the ballgame.

Charlotte Fire edged out CMPD 14-13 in a hard-fought matchup to kick off National Night Out. The game was organized by Knothole, which works to expand youth access and diversity in baseball.

It was close. It was competitive. And when the final run crossed the plate, Charlotte Fire came out on top.

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It’s hard to think of a better way to end the week.

Charlotte firefighters rescued two dogs from a house fire this afternoon after finding them inside while their owner was away. Safe, happy and more than ready to see some friendly faces, the pups greeted their rescuers with plenty of excitement.

Calls like these are a reminder that our firefighters are there for every member of the family. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful weekend.

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When the call comes for the unthinkable, there is no time to figure it out. That is why Charlotte Fire trains before an emergency happens.

Our firefighters are in the middle of months-long Mass Casualty Incident training at the Charlotte Fire Training Academy, preparing to manage multiple patients, make critical decisions under pressure and work together when every second matters.

Every Charlotte firefighter is a certified EMT, and medical emergencies make up the majority of our calls.

We hope these skills are never needed on this scale. But if Charlotte needs us, we will be ready.

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Firefighter Nate Powell never expected recognition for sharing his family’s autism journey. He simply wanted other families to know they were not alone.

That decision grew into advocacy, community support and a fundraiser that generated nearly $13,000 to provide communication devices and adaptive resources for children on the autism spectrum.

The Rotary Club of North Charlotte has now presented Powell with its 44th annual Community Service Above Self Award and named him a Paul Harris Fellow.

“Nate represents the very best of Charlotte Fire,” Fire Chief @RegE_TJohnson said. “His humility, compassion and commitment to serving others extend far beyond his work on Engine 42.”

Powell accepted the recognition surrounded by his Firehouse 42 family, crediting his fellow firefighters for supporting him every step of the way.
Read the full story: https://t.co/6G3QUq6LPB

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As you shop for your own kids this back-to-school season, consider picking up one extra item for a child in need.

An extra pack of pencils. A notebook. Crayons. Loose-leaf paper. Small donations like these can make a big difference for students whose families are struggling to afford school supplies.

Charlotte Fire is proud to partner with @wsoctv and @classrmcentral for the 9 School Tools school supply drive. Donations collected at more than 40 Charlotte Fire firehouses will be distributed by Classroom Central to local teachers, who identify the students in their classrooms who need them most.

Dropping off a donation is easy. The next time you’re at the store, grab one extra school supply item and leave it at your neighborhood Charlotte Fire firehouse.

Together, we can help every child start the school year ready to learn.

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Sometimes there’s a way… and then there’s the Charlotte Fire way.

Deputy U.S. Marshals from the Territory of Western North Carolina hit the Charlotte Fire Training Academy to train alongside our firefighters on forcible entry techniques. From comparing tools to refining techniques, it didn’t take long to see why Charlotte firefighters have a reputation for getting through the toughest doors.

A little friendly training. A lot of shared knowledge. And maybe a few new tricks going back with our law enforcement partners.

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When critical evidence is difficult to see, these canines know how to find it.

Charlotte Fire Investigator Aaron Goforth and Captain joined other ignitable liquid detection canine teams from across North Carolina for intensive training ahead of ATF recertification.

Watch Captain, Celeste, Juno and Dragon sharpen the skills that help investigators uncover answers at fire scenes.

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Every throw. Every climb. Every rep. Ground ladders are more than a skill. They’re a test of teamwork, precision and confidence under pressure. Recruit Class 137 is putting in the work today so they’re ready when the call comes. This is where firefighters are built.

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Charlotte Fire Firefighter Pedro Muniz wasn’t supposed to be at the ball fields that day.

His kids had already played earlier, but they wanted to get in a little more practice. While he was there with them, Pedro heard Engine 37 and Ladder 26 heading out, checked the call on his phone and saw it was for a 13-year-old in cardiac arrest.

He looked across the fields and saw the boy down.

Pedro jumped a fence and ran 150 to 200 yards to help.

What happened next was a race to keep Bryson Blanton alive. Pedro helped with CPR and airway care until Charlotte Fire crews arrived and continued the lifesaving work. Bryson survived, later waking up, talking and walking after doctors found a heart condition that had gone undetected.

For Pedro, a firefighter on Rescue 11 at Firehouse 11 and a father of four, the moment hit even harder afterward. His oldest son is also 13.

This is a story about training, timing and being ready when someone needs help most.

Read the full story here ->  https://t.co/FIyD3qLiGr

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Venessa Roy has been promoted to Captain. Since joining Charlotte Fire in 2009 as part of Recruit Class 81, she has built a career defined by dedication, leadership, and service. Her promotion reflects the commitment and professionalism she has brought to the department throughout the years.

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A firefighter’s helmet camera captured the first moments Engine 35 arrived at a mobile home fire Friday afternoon, including crews accessing the front door and getting the first water on the flames.

Charlotte Fire received multiple calls around 3:39 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire and brought it under control in 17 minutes. No civilians or firefighters were injured, but the home sustained extensive property and content damage.

The Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force has not determined the cause. An electrical malfunction and a lightning strike have not been ruled out.

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STRUCTURE FIRE UPDATE: 4300 Kobuk Ln. The Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force has determined the fire was accidental, caused by an unattended candle igniting combustible materials. Estimated property/content loss $25K.

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STRUCTURE FIRE: 4300 block Kobuk Ln. Light smoke showing on arrival.

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STRUCTURE FIRE UPDATE: 4300 Kobuk Ln 30 Charlotte firefighters controlled the incident in 22 minutes. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters. The Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force is working to determine the cause of the fire.

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Sometimes the best memories are made with a fishing rod, a quiet pond, and time together.

Charlotte Fire families gathered at McAlpine Creek Park for Hooked on Heroes, an annual catch-and-release fishing event that brings firefighters and their children together for a day outdoors. More than 150 kids cast a line, shared plenty of smiles, and wrapped up the event with lunch.

Thank you to the organizers and volunteers who continue to make this tradition possible and for creating memories that will last long after the last fish was released.

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Fields Dimmick has been promoted to Battalion Chief. Born in Greensboro, he began his fire service journey at 21 as a volunteer and later joined Charlotte Fire in 2008 as part of Recruit Class 76. His promotion reflects years of leadership, dedication, and service to Charlotte Fire.