Charlotte Fire Department seeks new ambulance contract with
2 days ago · CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — By the end of next week, a contract between the Charlotte Fire Department and Medic, the county’s ambulance service, will expire. The fire department says ...
Charlotte Fire may cut ties with Medic amid city's growth
2 days ago · The fire department and Medic have an agreement that allows fire crews to respond to medical calls with Medic's oversight. Once the agreement expires on Jan. 9, Charlotte Fire will no longer be ...
Contract between Mecklenburg County first responders ends
4 days ago · CHARLOTTE — The contract between the Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC ends on Jan. 9 and there is no deal to extend it. CFD sent a letter to MEDIC in July saying the agency would no longer ...
CFD Report: Lack of resources, confusion during response to …
Oct 7, 2024 · CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — New details are emerging after the Charlotte Fire Department released an After Action report in connection with the five-alarm SouthPark fire that killed two men in May 2023.
Fire Department - City of Charlotte
The Charlotte Fire Department delivers fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue including urban search and rescue teams, hazardous materials mitigation, fire prevention, domestic preparedness, fire and EMS safety education, and fire …
New Fire Engines Hit Charlotte Streets To Protect A Growing City
Oct 28, 2024 · As Charlotte continues its rapid expansion, the need for advanced emergency response resources grows. Charlotte Fire is excited to announce the addition of three powerful new fire engines to its fleet, representing a significant investment in the …
After-action report from N.C. construction site fire points to ...
Oct 8, 2024 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Fire Department officials said they have a plan to improve rescues and avoid fires like the SouthPark blaze that killed two workers trapped on an upper floor.
9 Investigates: Studying the SouthPark fire; what happened and …
Oct 7, 2024 · May 18, 2023 was one of the darkest days in Charlotte’s history. The five-alarm fire at the Modera SouthPark site killed two workers, Demonte Sherrill and Reuben Holmes. A lengthy independent...
CFD looks to begin negotiations over new contract with MEDIC - WBTV
Aug 17, 2024 · The Charlotte Fire Department said Charlotte’s and Mecklenburg County’s growth over the past several years has led to a rise in emergency calls, placing additional pressure on their first responders.
Mayday, Charlotte (NC) Firefighter Rescued from Collapse at Fire - News
Oct 15, 2024 · A Charlotte (NC) firefighter was rescued after getting trapped at the scene of a three-alarm fire, according to a release from the department.