Dedication and Service Earn Brian Watts Firefighter of the Year Award
			
			
       
  
  
  
   
 
      
			Published on October 11, 2025
					
				Firefighter Brian Watts of Rescue 11 has been named Charlotte Fire’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year. Since joining in 2018, Watts has served in multiple roles, from Engine 30 and dive rescue at Engine 38 to emergency management during COVID. A leader with NCTF-3, he has deployed to major disasters, modernized deployment systems, and advanced drone use, earning respect for his humility and service
			
			
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