About The Department
The Charlotte Fire Department began as robust volunteer firefighters in the 1800s. In the summer of 1887, the City's Board of Alderman voted to hire a full-time Fire Marshal. Today the Charlotte Fire Department approaches its 125th year of service to the community. The Charlotte Fire Department is operating out of 42 fire stations, including 2 stations at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Their Fire Chief, Jon B. Hannan, oversees a total of 1,164 personnel, of that 1,044 being firefighters.
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