CHARLOTTE FIRE FEATURE FRIDAY: FAA Control Tower Training. Charlotte firefighters get some unique opportunities to learn a lot of uncommon things. One of those opportunities was training on a FAA decommissioned air traffic control tower. Training on the tower varied from structural firefighting to rappelling from the top of the control tower. Be part of the greatest fire department in the country and help protect your community. Fill out this interest form to stay updated on how you can join Cha

CHARLOTTE FIRE FEATURE FRIDAY: Recruit Class 124. When you want to be a firefighter with the country's best department, training officers must be equally exceptional. Charlotte Fire Captain Darin McIntosh is a graduate of Recruit Class 64, and now, 60 recruit classes later, he is training the next generation of firefighters. Along with educating recruits, the Charlotte Fire Training Academy delivers traditional and progressive curriculum, skills and ideas to Charlotte firefighters and firefighte

This Charlotte Fire Feature Friday highlights in-service training focused on high-rise fire operations as the city continues to grow upward. Crews move through company-specific skills before taking on a realistic, high-stress drill that simulates a multi-story fire from dispatch through control. In this video, Capt. Jason Jefferies explains why this training is critical. Large buildings create very different challenges than house fires or garden apartments, requiring new tactics, coordination, a

Before the first line is stretched, Charlotte Fire engineers are already at work. Their responsibilities, apparatus placement, water supply, and pump operations, keep the fireground running smoothly. This month’s in-service training challenged drivers to navigate tight spaces, establish water, and make quick, precise moves under pressure, reinforcing the critical role they play in every response. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC

Fire Recruitment

IN JUST 2 DAYS YOU CAN APPLY TO JOIN OUR CREW! On Wednesday, we open up the application process for our firefighter recruit program. No experience necessary, and you're paid during your recruit training. Applications will be taken for a limited time. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC

WE’RE HIRING! Apply today to become a Charlotte firefighter. We’re accepting applications for our firefighter recruit program. You don’t need any experience, and you’ll be paid during training. If you’re ready for an exciting new career, APPLY TODAY. We’re only taking applications for a limited time so don’t wait another minute. Click on the link https://bit.ly/3vqNcLJ to fill out an application, or you can apply at CharlotteFire.org. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC