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Against the Odds, Baby Leilani Reunites with Her Firehouse 21 Heroes

Published on June 16, 2025

Five months after her unexpected birth at home, baby Leilani visited Firehouse 21 for the first time. Born at just one pound, seven ounces, she’s now thriving. On Father’s Day, her family reunited with the crew who helped save her life — a powerful moment of gratitude, reflection, and connection they’ll never forget.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Honours & Celebration

Decades of Dedication Earn Top Honor for Charlotte Firefighter

Published on June 09, 2025

Charlotte Fire Engineer John Filliben was honored this morning with the 2025 Community Service Above Self Award, presented by the Charlotte North Rotary Club. The award recognizes his tireless efforts mentoring the next generation of public servants.

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Charlotte Fire Joins Statewide Push to Install Smoke Alarms

Published on June 07, 2025

A working smoke alarm can mean the difference between life and death. That truth weighs heavily on Charlotte Fire crews as they knock on doors across the city today, offering to install alarms, share fire safety tips, and prevent another tragedy.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

The Engineered Grit of a Charlotte Firefighter

Published on June 04, 2025

Charlotte Fire Engineer Levi Niswander didn’t grow up dreaming of a career in fire service. He was raised in a town of about 500 people in Iowa, where the local volunteer department might answer ten calls a year. Firefighting wasn’t on his radar—until a conversation in a Charlotte gym changed everything.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Charlotte Fire Alarm: The First Voices You Hear

Published on May 25, 2025

These award recipients represent the best of Charlotte Fire’s Alarm Division—a team whose unseen work forms the foundation of the city’s emergency response. And while their names were called this year, their honors are shared with every telecommunicator who answers the call to serve.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Honours & Celebration

45th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards Celebrate Officers

Published on May 16, 2025

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers were celebrated on May 15 at the 45th annual Police-Community Relations Awards.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Honours & Celebration

Two Uniforms, One Mission: A Life of Service and Purpose

Published on May 15, 2025

Captain Tommy DeFrancisci wears two uniforms. One belongs to the Charlotte Fire Department, where he leads a crew at Firehouse 32 with calm confidence and high expectations. The other is the dress blues of a United States Marine Sergeant Major.

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Look Before You Leap: Sign Up for Swim Advisories

Published on May 13, 2025

Charlotte area lakes will soon be busy with boaters and swimmers, as well as their pets. While residents are planning their freshwater adventures, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services encourages them to also stay mindful of water conditions.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Media Releases

Charlotte’s Firehouse 7 Marks 90 Years of Service in NoDa

Published on May 12, 2025

Charlotte Firehouse 7, located at 3210 N. Davidson Street, is marking 90 years of continuous operation, making it one of the oldest active firehouses in the city. Opened in 1935 to serve what was then a thriving mill village, the firehouse still operates today—protecting the same streets that have evolved into the city’s vibrant NoDa arts district.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Honours & Celebration

Charlotte Fire Leads with Compassion in Commitment to Mental Wellness

Published on May 06, 2025

For Charlotte Fire, Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to not only acknowledge those burdens, but to reinforce the department’s commitment to supporting its members beyond the fireground — from mental wellness education to peer-led outreach and clinical care.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle

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Against the Odds, Baby Leilani Reunites with Her Firehouse 21 Heroes

Decades of Dedication Earn Top Honor for Charlotte Firefighter

Charlotte Fire Joins Statewide Push to Install Smoke Alarms

The Engineered Grit of a Charlotte Firefighter

Charlotte Fire Alarm: The First Voices You Hear

45th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards Celebrate Officers

Two Uniforms, One Mission: A Life of Service and Purpose

Look Before You Leap: Sign Up for Swim Advisories

Charlotte’s Firehouse 7 Marks 90 Years of Service in NoDa

Charlotte Fire Leads with Compassion in Commitment to Mental Wellness

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