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Service at the Center of Decker’s Work With Charlotte Fire

Published on October 13, 2026

Leanne Decker’s career has been built around helping others, from her first customer service job at 14 to her work in payroll and human resources. Now named Charlotte Fire’s Civilian of the Year, Decker is recognized for the support she provides employees every day and the trust she has built by making sure people know they can turn to her when they need help.

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Firefighter of the Year Rock Jones Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Published on October 12, 2026

Rahsarn “Rock” Jones closes a 24-year Charlotte Fire career as Firefighter of the Year, carrying with him deep roots in the community, a lifelong connection to Sept. 11 and a simple standard that guided his service: treat every person with compassion, patience and respect.

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Patricia Adams Honored for a Lifetime of Service

Published on October 11, 2026

Patricia Adams is the first recipient of Charlotte Fire’s Civilian Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring 32 years of service connected to Charlotte firefighters. Known for her compassion, reliability and care, Adams has helped generations of employees navigate payroll, benefits and retirement while treating every person with dignity and respect.

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Justin Miller Named Charlotte Fire Officer of the Year

Published on October 10, 2026

Captain Justin Miller, Charlotte Fire’s Officer of the Year, has spent more than 23 years serving, training and leading others. From joining at 19 to returning to Firehouse 27 as a captain, Miller’s career reflects a deep commitment to his crews, the people they serve and helping the next generation of firefighters grow.

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When a Life Fell, Jerome Taylor Was There to Catch It

Published on October 09, 2026

Charlotte Firefighter Jerome Taylor is receiving the Award for Bravery after catching a patient as she fell from a third-floor breezeway during a March 4 call. Taylor says his faith guided him in the seconds before the rescue, when he heard the voice of God tell him to stay in place and hold out his arms.

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Fire Breaks Ground on Historic Firehouse 44 in River District

Published on October 08, 2026

Charlotte Fire broke ground Oct. 8 on the permanent Firehouse 44 in the growing River District. The approximately 14,000-square-foot facility will be the first mass timber firehouse in the Southeast, featuring three apparatus bays and supporting fire and rescue operations. The investment will strengthen emergency response and provide a permanent home for firefighters serving this expanding commu

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City of Charlotte Announces International Relations Officer

Published on October 08, 2026

The City of Charlotte announced today the appointment of Federico Rios as International Relations Officer, leading the Office of International Relations which was created by the Charlotte City Council in the FY2027 Budget

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City of Charlotte Breaks Ground on Firehouse 44

Published on October 08, 2026

The city held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday afternoon for Firehouse 44, a two-story, three-bay, 14,000-square-foot firehouse that will serve the newly developed River District community.

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City Announces Director of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations

Published on October 07, 2026

The City of Charlotte announced that Terry Bradley will serve as the next director of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations.

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City of Charlotte Invests to Expand Opportunities for Teens

Published on October 05, 2026

The City of Charlotte Office of Youth Opportunities (OYO) is accepting applications for a new grant program designed to expand access to programs, experiences and spaces for Charlotte teens outside of the traditional school day.

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