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05/29/2026

🚨 The wait is over! 🚨

More photos from the 18th Annual Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation Hockey Game at Bojangles Coliseum are officially here. 🏒🔥

This year’s matchup saw Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC / Mecklenburg EMS Agency - Medic secure their third straight win in front of an incredible crowd supporting our local heroes.

From the intensity on the ice to the moments honoring first responders and the community they serve, these images capture a night that was truly on fire from start to finish.

📸 Photo prints and digital downloads are now available in the full gallery on our website, with options to purchase individual images, multiple photos, or full galleries in print and/or digital formats via the link below 👇

https://www.fullyinvolvedmediagroup.com/Charlotte-Fire-Department/Events/2026-Charlotte-Salute-to-Heroes-Foundation-Charity-Hockey-Ga

💬 If you were there, drop a comment and let us know your favorite moment from the game.

Your support through the gallery helps us continue documenting the courage, dedication, and moments that matter in our local public safety community.

05/27/2026

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗗 🚒

After 57 years at 108 Church Street, the Pineville Fire Department officially stepped into a new era on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

The department has now moved into its new home at 311 North Polk Street — a state-of-the-art firehouse built to serve the Town of Pineville for generations to come.

Designed by Pineville firefighters with guidance from Stewart Cooper Newell Architects P.A. and built by Edifice Construction, this station is the result of years of planning, collaboration, and a shared commitment to public safety.

Built not only for today’s firefighters, but for the generations who will come after us, this station represents the future of the Pineville Fire Department while honoring its past.

Firefighters, chief officers, town leadership, community members, and the family of fallen Pineville Firefighter Richard Sheltra gathered to mark the official opening of the new station — a moment rooted in tradition, service, and progress.

The ceremony featured remarks from Mayor Amelia Stinson-Wesley, Town Manager Ryan Spitzer, and Fire Chief Michael Gerin, followed by a symbolic “Uncoupling Ceremony” recognizing the transition from the historic Church Street station into a new chapter.

The new firehouse includes:

🔥 6 large pull-thru apparatus bays

🔥 Stair tower (also used for firefighter training while on duty)

🔥 Fitness and support spaces for firefighter wellness

🔥 Administrative offices and modern living quarters

🔥 Fire Department museum preserving Pineville FD history

🔥 Historic artifacts including a restored hose cart

🔥 Three brass fire poles connecting living quarters directly to the apparatus floor

Built with more than 2 million pounds of concrete block, this station stands as more than a building — it reflects sacrifice, pride, and the continued evolution of the Pineville Fire Department since 1955.

Inside the station, a memorial display honors Firefighter Richard Sheltra, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty in 2016. His gear stands as a lasting reminder of service, dedication, and the standard he set for those who follow.

While the address has changed, the mission has not.

Pineville Fire remains committed to protecting its community — today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

📍 311 North Polk Street — Pineville, North Carolina

What feature or detail of the new station stands out most to you?

📸 Additional photos from today’s Pineville Fire Department station opening are now live in the full gallery:

👇https://www.fullyinvolvedmediagroup.com/Pineville-Fire-Department-/Events/n-fnrJbK/New-Firehouse-Official-Opening---May-26-2026

Full-resolution images and downloads are available in the gallery.

Fire News

05/21/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. 🚒

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, members of Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC Station 32 B-Shift gathered for a traditional Push-In Ceremony before officially placing the department’s brand-new Ladder 32 into frontline service.

Led by Battalion 7 B-Shift Battalion Chief Matt Yost and Ladder Captain Tommy DeFrancisci, firefighters assigned to Station 32 proudly pushed the new 2025 Pierce Mfg Enforcer Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Rear Mount Aerial into its new home at CFD Station 32.

While the apparatus may be brand new, the tradition behind it dates back centuries.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, early hand-drawn fire engines, hose carts, and ladder wagons had to be physically pushed back into the firehouse after every response. Even after horse-drawn steam engines were introduced, firefighters often still pushed the apparatus into the station by hand to properly align them inside the bay.

Today, departments across the country continue the tradition as a symbol of pride, brotherhood, and respect for the generations of firefighters who came before them.

For Charlotte firefighters, the arrival of Ladder 32 represents more than just a new truck — it’s part of a new chapter for Charlotte Fire Department as the department continues transitioning to new Pierce Manufacturing apparatus across the city.

Moments like this are more than just ceremonies — they represent the beginning of a new chapter for the firefighters who will ride this truck and the community they protect every day. Fire News

05/20/2026

🚨 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 — 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 🚨

Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC 𝐍𝐞𝐰 “𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲” 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟐 officially entered frontline service on the evening of Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Running out of Station 32 on Bryant Farms Rd, Ladder 32 serves Charlotte’s Ballantyne area alongside Engine 32 and Hazmat 32.

The truck is a stock 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝟕’ 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲-𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 featuring a 500-gallon water tank and a 2,000 GPM pump.

This apparatus will serve as Ladder 32’s “temporary” aerial while the department’s permanent custom Pierce Mfg 107’ Rear Mount Aerial remains under construction. Once the permanent apparatus is delivered, this truck is expected to transition into the Charlotte Fire Department reserve fleet.

More photos from the Ladder 32 Push-In Ceremony are coming soon!

What are your thoughts on Charlotte Fire Department’s newest temporary aerial? 👇
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05/18/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 — 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐒𝐂

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at approximately 10:30a.m., Indian Land Fire District responded alongside mutual aid companies to a reported structure fire at 6747 Baker Creek Ave.

First-arriving crews from Pineville Fire Department encountered heavy fire conditions showing from a large two-story, approximately 3,300-square-foot residence. Under the command of Pineville Fire Department Deputy Chief Jason Klemowicz, firefighters quickly stretched attack lines and initiated an aggressive interior fire attack.

As crews continued offensive operations, a Mayday was transmitted over the radio for two downed firefighters operating inside the structure.

Both firefighters were able to self-extricate from the residence and make it to safety. The firefighters were transported by Lancaster County EMS and Mecklenburg EMS Agency - Medic (MEDIC) to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center with reported burn and fall-related injuries. Both firefighters are expected to make full recoveries.

An additional firefighter was transported to a nearby hospital suffering from heat exhaustion.

Due to the Mayday and deteriorating fire conditions, command was transferred to Indian Land FD Battalion Chief Josh Honeycutt, who immediately requested additional mutual aid from the Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC, bringing Engine 32 and Ladder 32 to the scene.

Crews later transitioned to a defensive fire attack utilizing tower ladder master streams from Indian Land Tower 2, Pineville Tower 1, and Charlotte Ladder 32.

MEDIC also responded with their MERV (Major Emergency Response Vehicle) Bus to assist with firefighter rehabilitation operations.

The fire was brought under control in approximately one hour. The cause remains under investigation by the Lancaster County Fire Marshal’s Office. Waxhaw Fire Department provided standby coverage for Indian Land Fire District at Indian Land FD Station 2. Fire News

05/14/2026

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 “𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲” 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝟒𝟓

Among the first public looks at Charlotte Fire Department’s new “temporary” Ladder 45 prior to the apparatus entering service in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Delivered by Atlantic Emergency Solutions on March 31, 2026, the truck is a stock Pierce Mfg Enforcer Ascendant 107’ Heavy-Duty Rear Mount Aerial featuring a 500-gallon water tank and a 2,000 GPM pump.

The apparatus was displayed during the 2026 NC Association of Fire Chiefs Mid-Winter Conference in Concord, North Carolina prior to being placed in service by Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC .

This unit will serve as Ladder 45 out of Charlotte Fire Department - Firehouse #45 - Hidden Valley Truck Co. while the department’s permanent custom Pierce 107’ Rear Mount Aerial remains under construction. Once the permanent apparatus is delivered, this truck will transition into the Charlotte Fire Department Reserve Fleet.

04/26/2026

Some people wake up dreading their job…

But for me—this isn’t just a job.

It’s being there when it matters most.
It’s witnessing moments most people will never see.
It’s telling the story of those who answer the call.

After time away, getting back out here has reminded me exactly why I do this.

Grateful for every moment. Grateful for every opportunity this path has given me. Grateful for this community.

👇 Drop a comment if you love what you do.

04/22/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 — 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝐒𝐂
𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at approximately 11:49 a.m., crews from the Flint Hill Fire Department were alerted by York County Department of Public Safety Communications to an overturned tractor-trailer with an active spill at Carowinds Blvd & Lakemount Blvd—while still operating at a structure fire on Holloway Drive.

With Flint Hill Fire Department units committed at a structure fire, Fort Mill Fire Department and City of Tega Cay, SC Fire Department responded to the overturned tractor-trailer incident. Tega Cay FD Engine 1 arrived to Carowinds Blvd with a tractor-trailer overturned, carrying 11 250-gallon totes containing paint.

Under the command of Flint Hill Fire Department Chief Todd Wisner, firefighters determined approximately 500 gallons of paint had leaked, with an estimated 150 to 200 gallons spilling onto the roadway, while the majority remained contained within the trailer.

Firefighters from Tega Cay quickly deployed a precautionary hose line while Flint Hill Engine 1 and Rescue 1 firefighters simultaneously initiated containment efforts, working to dam the spill and prevent the material from entering nearby storm drains.

Additional support from York County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) responded to helped coordinate containment and cleanup efforts. A hazmat clean up company was brought in to safely off-load and transfer the remaining product into secondary containers preventing further spill when the tractor and trailer were uprighted.

Flint Hill Fire Department personnel operated on scene for approximately two hours before returning to service with the scene being turned over to the York County OEM. Fire News

04/19/2026

A Piece of Flint Hill Fire Department History—Brought Back to Life 🚒

Flint Hill Fire Department’s 1942 Mack Model 45 Open Cab Fire Engine is more than just a piece of apparatus—it’s a living part of the department’s history.

Recently restored and returned to running condition, this engine stands as a testament to the dedication and pride of the members—whose work to preserve its history continues today.

From generations past to today’s fire service—and for those yet to come—this rig represents the enduring legacy of Flint Hill Fire Department in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

👉 Take a closer look at this incredible piece of fire service history.

Do you remember seeing this rig in service or at events? Share your memories below ⬇️

04/18/2026

𝟓𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 — 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧-𝐎𝐟𝐟

On Friday, April 17, 2026, Chief David Jennings of the Flint Hill Fire Department officially signed off the air for the final time, marking the end of an extraordinary 50-year career in the fire service.

Surrounded by members of the department, along with his family, friends, and fellow firefighters, Chief Jennings was honored as he concluded his service with the organization he helped build and lead for decades.

Chief Jennings began his journey on January 1, 1971. Through dedication and leadership, he rose through the ranks, serving as Assistant Chief from 1980 to 1997 before becoming Chief of Department on January 1, 1998—a position he held for 28 years.

During his tenure, he played a critical role in transforming the Flint Hill Fire Department from an all-volunteer organization into a modern, fully career fire department, ensuring the highest level of protection for the citizens of York County, South Carolina.

His impact reaches far beyond the department—his leadership helped shape the York County fire service as a whole.

Chief Jennings’ legacy is one of commitment, professionalism, and service above self.

We thank him for five decades of dedication and wish him nothing but the best in his well-earned retirement.

Join us in thanking Chief Jennings for 50 years of service 👇

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