Emergency vehicle driver training is about more than cones and turns. It is about preparing firefighters to safely move large apparatus through a growing city, crowded streets, and unpredictable traffic. Charlotte Fire Engineer Ray Murphy from Engine 18 at Firehouse 18 explains how this twice-yearly training builds confidence, especially for members who do not drive every day. From backing and serpentine movements to navigating tight spaces, the goal is simple: give firefighters the skills and e

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No filters. No narration. Just the view from a Charlotte firefighter’s helmet. This is the moment our crews reached a driver stranded in a pickup truck that had gone off the road and into a retention pond near Jerimoth Drive and Cuddington Drive. With the cab taking on water, the driver climbed into the bed of the truck and waited as firefighters worked in the dark, in cold water, to bring them to safety. The driver was freed at 8:25 p.m., and the rescue was completed just minutes later. This is

Charlotte Fire received multiple calls at approximately 6:43 a.m. today for a reported apartment fire in the 4400 block of Sharon Chase Drive. The first Charlotte Fire unit arrived on scene at 6:47 a.m. and encountered heavy fire coming from a two-story apartment complex. Multiple additional units followed shortly after arrival. Firefighters immediately began fire suppression operations and evacuated residents from the building. The fire was brought under control at approximately 7:08 a.m. One c