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09/07/2025

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 8:36 p.m., the Carolina Volunteer Fire Department was notified of a brush fire via the Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC at 11425 Ardrey Kell Rd, near Elon Park Elementary School. While responding Carolina Engine 1 observed a column of heavy black smoke in the area of the Foxhole Recycling Center on Lancaster Highway. Upon arrival, Carolina Engine 1 encountered a large garage pile ablaze to the rear of the property. Due to the fire's scale and materials involved, a box alarm was requested from the Charlotte Fire Department along with a tanker response from Charlotte FD Charlotte Fire Department Station 9 and Indian Land Fire District Station 2 (SC). Under the command of Carolina FD Asst. Chief Tom Glynn, crews initiated a water shuttle operation using portable ponds, with Charlotte Engine 9 securing a hydrant fill site. The plan quickly shifted—bringing in heavy equipment to smother flames with dirt, while firefighters held containment lines using handlines. Charlotte FD and Indian Land FD assisted on scene for about an hour, with Charlotte FD also providing coverage for Carolina’s district throughout the incident—ensuring no lapse in fire protection. Additional tankers from Fort Mill, Waxhaw, and Wesley Chapel FDs were requested as a precaution but canceled en route. The fire was brought under control in about 2.5 hours, with Carolina FD clearing the scene shortly after 1:00 a.m. Fire News Legeros Fire Line

🚨 Run Card

Carolina FD:
• Carolina 10
• Engine 1
• Brush 1

Charlotte FD:
• Battalion 7
• Engines 9, 20, 24
• Tanker 9
• Ladder 32

Indian Land FD:
• Battalion 1
• Tanker 2

❌ Canceled En-Route:

• Fort Mill FD Tanker 1
• Waxhaw FD Tanker 184
• Wesley Chapel FD Tanker 434

18/06/2025

On Monday, June 16, 2025, at 7:03 p.m., the Carolina Volunteer Fire Department, Pineville Fire Department, and Indian Land Fire District responded to a reported structure fire initially reported at 14721 Hawick Manor Ln. Mecklenburg County Fire Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a fire in the attic of a home spreading smoke throughout the structure. Carolina Engine 1 arrived on scene at 14722 Hawick Manor Ln with smoke showing from the attic of a 2-story residential structure. Carolina FD Deputy Chief Renee Lutz (Carolina Engine 1 Officer) transmitted a "Working Fire" as Pineville Fire Department Engine 73 hit a hydrant. Pineville FD Assistant Chief Jeff Long initially took command as Pineville Engine 1 stretched additional lines to the attic, and Pineville Engine 73 conducted a primary search. Fire quickly advanced through the attic, self-venting through the roof and extending to a 2nd floor "bonus room". Due to rapidly advancing fire conditions, Asst. Chief Long requested mutual aid for a "Box Assignment" from the Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC. As fire operations continued command was transferred to Carolina Deputy Chief (Carolina 10) Tom Glynn and master stream operations were started utilizing Indian Land FD Tower 2. Firefighters had the bulk of the fire knocked down with 3 lines in operation in approximately 30 minutes. As fire suppression continued, crews rescued 1 cat from the home. The fire was controlled in 34 minutes with crews clearing the scene after approximately 3 hours. The Mecklenburg County Fire Marshals Office determined lightning caused the fire as severe storms moved through. No injuries to civilians or firefighters occurred. Creek Fire Department Engine 1 provided standby coverage at Pineville Fire Department for the duration of the incident. Fire News

04/06/2025

CHARLOTTE FIRE RESPONDS TO FATAL MOTHER'S DAY CRASH

Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 10:58 p.m., Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC Engine 9-C Shift along with Ladder 39-C Shift and Mecklenburg EMS Agency - Medic responded to an MVA at 3509 Weddington Rd. Charlotte Fire Department Station 9 (Engine 9) arrived and found a Volkswagen Beattle that struck a tree pinning the driver within who was unconscious. The force of the crash also took out a large tree across the roadway. Ladder 39 arrived on the scene began stabilization of the vehicle and began extrication with the crew of Engine 9. Due to the driver being heavily pinned under the dash and in critical condition, an additional heavy rescue was requested from Matthews Fire & EMS. Under the command of Battalion Chief Trina Davies, firefighters from Charlotte Fire and Matthews Fire & EMS Rescue 8 continued extrication of the driver while EMS continued to provide life-saving measures to the patient. The driver was extricated in approximately 26 minutes and unfortunately pronounced deceased by Mecklenburg County EMS. The scene was turned over to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for an accident investigation. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Major Crash Investigation Unit determined speed was a factor in the deadly crash.

04/06/2025

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05/05/2025

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 9:55 a.m., Matthews Fire & EMS Station 2 C-Shift responded to a reported electrical hazard at 931 Industrial Dr. Matthews Engine 22 arrived on the scene and discovered an 18-wheeler that hit a power pole. After further investigation, it was determined that the tractor trailer brought down multiple power poles with transformers and live powerlines onto the roadway. 12 minutes into the incident, Matthews Fire & EMS Captain Willie Tart requested Station 1 to respond with Rescue 8 for multiple bags of speedy dry due to a very large fuel spill after tranformers exploded. Matthews Fire & EMS C-Shift Battalion Chief also went en route due to the magnitude of the incident. Upon arrival of Battalion 1, command was transferred to Matthews Fire & EMS Battalion Chief Peter Blaich. The scope of the scene became larger than when crews initially arrived with multiple downed lines still energized, a 2nd power pole crashing down into multiple vehicles and the uncertainty of whether the transformers spilled polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) or mineral oil. The spill caused approximately 150 gallons of hazardous material to spill onto the roadway. Mutual aid was requested from Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC (Engine 39) for a pallet of speedy dry to the scene, along with Mecklenburg EMS Agency - Medic for standby due to active electrical hazards with a high life hazard potential. Matthews firefighters worked for more than 4 hours along with Duke Energy and Matthews Police Department to mitigate the massive spill and electrical hazards. Matthews Fire & EMS Fire Corps responded to the scene with hydration for crews during the lengthy operation. The incident was placed under control at 2:45 p.m., and the scene was turned over to Duke Energy for further cleanup. Matthews Fire & EMS crews returned to service 5 hours after the initial incident. Fire News

26/04/2025

On Saturday April 26, 2025 at 2:35p.m., Matthews Fire & EMS along with auto aid from Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC Engine 29, Tower 3 and Battalion 7 reaponded to a reported commercial structure fire at 10725 Monroe Rd. An initial 911 call reported a fully engulfed car inside a garage bay of Woodies Auto Service and Repair. Additonal 911 callers reported fire spreading rapidly to the roof of the building. Matthews Fire & EMS Engine 12 arrived with heavy fire and smoke showing from the 5 bay auto repair shop. During an 360° size-up, Engine 12 found a fully engulfed commercial van on fire spreading to multiple vehicles inside the other garage bays. Firefighters stretched an attack line and quickly began fire suppression. The fire was knocked down within approximately 7 minutes. Charlotte Fire Department - Station 29 (Engine 29) checked for extension via Tower 3 in the roof of the building and discovered high heat being held within the roof structure. Upon cutting an access hole, no visibile fire was found. Firefighters had the fire under control in 9 minutes with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshals Office. Fire News

15/04/2025

On March 30, 2025, at 8 p.m., after 50 years of dedicated service to the community of southeast Mecklenburg County (Charlotte,NC), Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department officially closed its doors. The Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department began in 1952 as the Oakhurst Volunteer Fire Department tasked with protecting a large rural area of Mecklenburg County. The Oakhurst VFD proudly served until 1975 as it was dissolved after annexation by the City of Charlotte. At that time, the organization of Idlewild VFD began to take shape, which would provide fire protection in an area between Matthews and Mint Hill at a new station on Idlewild Road. The Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department operated for the first 30 years with all volunteer members who responded from home or work when notified of an emergency via a pager. In 1991, Idlewild VFD applied for and was approved to become medical first responders in Mecklenburg County and respond to medical emergencies in the towns of Matthews and Mint Hill. Over the next few years, the Idlewild VFD began around the clock staffing with a combination of part-time paid personnel and volunteer members. During the peak of operation years, the Idlewild VFD responded to 3,000 calls per year. Due to continued residental and commercial growth, the towns of Matthews and Mint Hill were forced to build new fire stations, consequently forcing the closure of Idlewild VFD. Over the past 50 years, 500 individuals have worked proudly at Idlewild VFD and responded to over 60,000 calls for service. On the evening of March 30, 2025, members of the department past and present, friends, family, and the community gathered at the Idlewild Road fire station one last time. Stories, memories, and laughs were exchanged by many as well as tears. As the night drew to a close, Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department Chief Greg Hildreth left members with this message "Tonight, leaving this place, we are going to walk away with lasting memories. When you leave here, know that you've done right by this community. Fire News

24/03/2025

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21/03/2025

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 12:24 a.m., Matthews Fire & EMS and Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department responded to an unknown type fire near Sam Newell Rd & East Independence Blvd. MEDIC Central Medical Emergency Dispatch (CMED) was receiving multiple calls reporting conflicting information. A 1st party caller reported trees on fire, and a 3rd party caller reported a home and trees on fire. Matthews Battalion Chief Peter Blaich (Battalion 1) obsevred a large header approaching Sam Newell Rd and upgraded the incident to a "working fire." Battalion Chief Blaich arrived with heavy fire showing from a single story vacant ranch home at 1637 Sam Newell Rd. Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC was requested to respond with Tower 3 and Engine 29 (Charlotte Fire Department - Station 29 ). Under command of Battalion Chief Peter Blaich, firefighters stretched 2 initial lines as fire began to spread to the woodline with the entire structure fully involved during a 2nd 360° size-up. Matthews Fire & EMS have responded to fires at the address in the past with a history of vagrants on the property. Six minutes into operations command pivoted to a "defensive" fire attack as the structure was vacant. Charlotte FD Engine 29 & Tower 3 arrived and set up an aerial operation. Multiple lines were stretched as a defensive fire attack continued. Due to structural integrity and unsafe conditions, secondary searches were extremely delayed. The fire was under control in approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Charlotte Fire Department Engine 39 provided standby coverage at Matthews Fire Station 1 to cover their district. All units cleared the scene after approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Fire News

18/03/2025

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 1:26 p.m., Flint Hill Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire on I-77 southbound near the NC/SC Stateline. A visible header could be seen from Highway 21 in Fort Mill, SC, to as far north as the Ballantyne neighborhood in Charlotte. Due to proximity to the stateline, Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC Engine 26 was also dispatched on the initial incident. Flint Hill Engine 1 arrived to find a fully involved Ford Pickup Truck against the jersey barrier just north of Carowinds Blvd. Firefighters from Flint Hill FD Engine 1 deployed 100 feet of the 1-3/4" bumper line to begin an initial fire attack. Charlotte Engine 26 arrived behind Flint Hill Engine 2 and was cleared from the scene shortly after. Firefighters from FHFD Engine 2 gained access to the hood to cool the engine compartment and check for hotshots using a thermal imaging camera (TIC). Firefighters had the fire under control in approximately 21 minutes. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was under investigation. Fire News

10/03/2025

OFFICIALLY IN SERVICE: On Monday, March 10, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., Matthews Fire & EMS Station 3 officially opened and went into service. Design by ADW Architects, P.A. and built by Samet Corporation, this beautiful station was designed to evolve and adapt to future growth within the Town of Matthews, NC - Government and a welcoming place for community members. The 12,578 sqft firehouse features a common bunkroom for personnel, a full dayroom/kitchen combination, a community room, administrative office space, and much more. 𝙁𝙐𝙉 𝙁𝘼𝘾𝙏: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 3 𝙤𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙥𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮. Minor finishing touches and installations are still taking place to make it a home away from home. At 1:09 p.m., Matthews Fire & EMS Station 3 answered its first call for service out of their new home. A community open house will be announced soon. A Special Thank You to the Chiefs, Officers, and Staff of Matthews Fire & EMS for making this photo opportunity possible. Fire News

03/03/2025

Over 250 photos from the Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC 2 Alarm Fire yesterday in the 7th Battalion. If you see photos you like please help support the website. (If you have any questions, feel free to message us)

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 11:03 a.m., Charlotte Fire Department Communications received multiple 911 calls for a house on fire on Glen Forest Drive off Carmel Rd. While en-route, multiple C-Shift fire companeis had a visible header and upgraded to a working fire. CFD Engine 24 arrived on scene to...