It’s official! Firehouse 45 is in service. The alert tone echoed through Charlotte Fire as the announcement went out — Firehouse 45 is now home to Ladder 45 and Battalion 9, proudly serving the Hidden Valley community. This marks the first new Charlotte firehouse to open since 2020, expanding coverage and continuing our commitment to protecting the City of Charlotte. Congratulations to the crew of Ladder 45 on this historic day. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC

A new chapter is almost here. From the air, you can see the progress. Firehouse 30 has come a long way and is nearly ready to open its doors. This new three-bay, all-electric station will be home to Charlotte’s first all-electric fire engine and will soon begin serving the Queen City. Stay tuned for the official opening of Firehouse 30, another step forward for Charlotte Fire. | Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC

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