The Charlotte Fire Department's 1,027 firefighters operate from 42 fire stations in eight battalions, covering nearly 300 square miles across the City of Charlotte.
Their primary duties include both Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services
Front-line Emergeny Vehicles:
41 Engines
15 Ladders
6 Water Tankers
5 Brush Trucks
1 Foam Tanker
Special Operations:
Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF)
Dive Team
Hazardous Materials Response
Heavy Rescue
Marine Operations
Structural Collapse
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
Special Operation Vehicles:
Six ARFF Vehicles
Four HazMat Trucks
Three USAR Tractor Trailers
Two Heavy Rescues
Two Dive Boats
Two Structural Collapse Tractor-Trailers
One Fire Boat
One Mobile Operations Center
One Mobile Command Post
Multiple Special-Purpose Vehicles
