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HOUSE BY HOUSE | BATTALION 3

We’ve reached our final battalion in the House by House series. Battalion 3 covers 26.86 square miles west and northwest of center city.

Firehouses 2, 10, 12, 13 and 43 make up the battalion, with Battalion Chief 3 responding from Firehouse 10. The area includes a significant concentration of heavy and light industrial properties, including many of Charlotte’s tank farms and hazardous materials facilities. Interstates 77, 85 and 485, along with the Brookshire Freeway, are major transportation corridors through the battalion.

Our first stop is Firehouse 2, known as “Deuces Wild.”

Firehouse 2 moved into its current location in 1982, its third home since 1905. Its 3.76-square-mile response area includes Dilworth, Wilmore, South End, Brookhill, Sedgefield and Selwyn Farm, serving approximately 30,000 residents and 16,000 households.

The area has changed dramatically over the years. Atherton Mill, which dates back to 1883, is now surrounded by dense residential, retail and transit-oriented development throughout South End.

In 2024, a tiller replaced the traditional ladder at Firehouse 2, providing greater maneuverability, storage capacity and versatility in one of Charlotte’s most rapidly changing neighborhoods.

During fiscal year 2025, crews from Firehouse 2 responded to more than 7,000 incidents.

Follow along as House by House makes its way through Battalion 3 and toward the completion of our tour across all nine Charlotte Fire battalions. by @charlottefire

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Another day, another reminder of the work your Charlotte firefighters do to protect our community.

These images capture crews responding to an apartment fire on Widden Way, where firefighters worked to bring the fire under control and protect lives and property. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Behind every emergency response are firefighters working together, relying on their training, experience and one another to get the job done. Whether it’s a house fire, an apartment complex or any of the countless emergencies across our city, that commitment never changes.

For your Charlotte firefighters, it’s about being ready when the call comes and delivering excellent service every day. by @charlottefire

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More than two decades of experience, leadership, and commitment have led to this moment. Justin Miller has been promoted to Battalion Chief.

Chief Miller joined Charlotte Fire in 2003 at just 19 years old and has spent his career developing firefighters, strengthening crews, and helping prepare our members for the challenges of the job.

Congratulations to Battalion Chief Justin Miller on this well-earned promotion and the next chapter of his Charlotte Fire career. by @charlottefire

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It’s been a busy day across the Queen City, and your Charlotte firefighters have been answering the call.

Throughout the day, crews have responded to numerous emergencies, including multiple house fires, vehicle fires, medical emergencies and rescues. Each call brings different challenges, but our commitment to protecting the people of Charlotte remains the same.

These images capture Charlotte firefighters battling a house fire on Hatteras Avenue, where temperatures in the 90s added another challenge to an already demanding day.

From one emergency to the next, our firefighters continue to serve with professionalism, dedication and a commitment to the community they protect.

No matter how busy the day gets or what the next call brings, Charlotte Fire is here for you. Today, tomorrow and every day. by @charlottefire

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The Making of a Champion, The Legacy of a Captain

Twenty-nine years. Twelve world championships. More than two decades in Special Operations. A Hall of Fame induction. And a career that has left a lasting mark on Charlotte Fire.

Captain David Bowman has accomplished things most firefighters can only dream of, but his greatest achievement may be the example he has set for those who have served alongside him and the people of the Queen City who have depended on him.

A Charlotte native who joined Charlotte Fire in 1997, Bowman has spent nearly three decades answering emergencies, leading firefighters and pushing himself to extraordinary heights. Now, his remarkable career is being celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Through it all, Bowman has never lost sight of what matters most.

“My job is to take somebody from a bad place to a good place.”

Please join us in congratulating Captain David Bowman on this well-deserved honor and celebrating a career that
continues to inspire.

Click on the link in our bio to read his remarkable story. by @charlottefire

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Behind every firefighter is a network of people working to make sure they have the support they need, and for Charlotte Fire, Leanne Decker has become one of those trusted people.

Named Charlotte Fire’s Civilian of the Year, Decker has built her career around helping others, from customer service and payroll to human resources. Her story is about service, trust and the simple belief that when someone asks for help, you help them.

Click the link in our bio to read more about Decker’s path to Charlotte Fire and the approach that has shaped her career. by @charlottefire

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What a moment for Charlotte Fire Recruit Class 137!

Months of hard work, determination and sacrifice led to a celebration filled with pride as 27 recruits received their badges, took the oath of service and officially became Charlotte firefighters.

Surrounded by family, friends and fellow firefighters, they celebrated the end of one incredible journey and the beginning of a career dedicated to protecting and serving the Queen City.

Many have already reported for their first shifts, putting everything they’ve learned into action as the newest members of the Charlotte Fire family.

Congratulations once again, Class 137! We’re proud of what you’ve accomplished and excited for everything that lies ahead. by @charlottefire

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For 25 years, Rahsarn “Rock” Jones served Charlotte with a deep sense of responsibility to the people and neighborhoods that helped shape him.

His career was influenced early by Sept. 11, 2001, a day that made him confront the reality of the profession he was preparing to enter. Twenty-five years later, he chose Sept. 11 as the day to close that chapter of his life, surrounded by the people who helped him along the way.

Now retired and honored as Charlotte Fire’s Firefighter of the Year, Jones reflects on the community he calls home, the difficult calls that stayed with him, the firefighters who guided him and the principle he tried to carry into every response: treat people like family.

Click the link in our bio to read the story of Rahsarn “Rock” Jones and the legacy he leaves behind. by @charlottefire

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For more than three decades, Patricia Adams has been the person Charlotte Fire employees could count on when the details mattered most.

From payroll and benefits to retirement and some of life’s most difficult moments, Adams built a career on patience, compassion and a simple belief: treat people the way you want to be treated.

Now, after 32 years of service connected to Charlotte firefighters, she is the first recipient of Charlotte Fire’s Civilian Lifetime Achievement Award.

Her story is about far more than longevity. It is about the trust she earned, the people she helped and the quiet impact of a career spent taking care of others.

Click the link in our bio to read Patricia Adams’ story. by @charlottefire

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Good food, a great cause and plenty of good times.

Thank you to everyone who came out to The Market at 7th Street and supported Charlotte Fire’s pancake breakfast benefiting the Firefighters’ Burned Children Fund. We appreciate everyone who helped make the morning a success. by @charlottefire

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This morning, Charlotte Fire was honored to welcome a special tribute to America’s fallen firefighters at Firehouse 1, bringing together members of the fire service and our community to recognize those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Ahead of today’s Blue Cross NC 300, the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet made a special stop at our firehouse, carrying the names of 204 firefighters honored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Behind every name is a life dedicated to serving others, a family forever changed and a legacy that deserves to be remembered.

The NFFF plays a vital role in preserving those legacies, supporting the families of fallen firefighters and working to prevent future line-of-duty deaths and injuries.

Charlotte Fire is proud to stand alongside the Foundation in that mission. We extend our appreciation to the NFFF, Whelen Engineering, Richard Childress Racing and driver Jesse Love for bringing this meaningful tribute to Firehouse 1 and helping ensure these 204 firefighters are never forgotten.

Their names are on the car. Their sacrifice remains in our hearts. by @charlottefire

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CHARLOTTE FIRE PREPARES FOR POTENTIAL HURRICANE DEPLOYMENT

As the remnants of Hurricane Isaias bring heavy rain, strong winds and the threat of flooding to the Carolinas, 22 members of North Carolina Task Force 3 are preparing to answer the call if communities across the state need additional help.

Led by Charlotte Fire Captain Jerry Rodgers, the team is assembling at the Charlotte Fire Operations Center, preparing personnel, specialized equipment and resources for a potential deployment.

From swiftwater rescue teams and boats to urban search and rescue (USAR) and hazardous materials capabilities, the team is equipped to respond to a wide range of emergencies. The 22-member contingent also includes task force leadership, rescue team managers, planning personnel and technical information specialists who help coordinate complex rescue operations.

With significant rainfall expected across western North Carolina and the potential for flash flooding in the mountains, preparation is critical. Every piece of equipment, every specialized role and every hour of training contributes to the team’s ability to respond when called upon.

No deployment has been ordered at this time, but these Charlotte Fire members are preparing to mobilize at a moment’s notice.

It’s a commitment that extends well beyond the Queen City. When North Carolina communities need help, Charlotte Fire is ready to answer the call. by @charlottefire

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