 Charlotte > Fire > Divisions > Operations
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Operations Division
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The Charlotte Fire Department's 1,044 firefighters operate from 41 Fire Stations, in 8 Battalions, covering nearly 300 square miles.
Their primary duties include:
- Fire Suppression
- Emergency Medical Services
Front-line Emergency Vehicles:
- 41 Engines
- 15 Ladders
- 6 Water Tankers
- 5 Brush Trucks
- 1 Foam Tanker
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Special Operations
In addition, special operation duties include:
- Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF)
- Dive Team
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Heavy Rescue
- Marine Operations
- Structural Collapse
- Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
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Special Operations Vehicles
- 6 ARFF Vehicles
- 4 HazMat Trucks
- 3 USAR Tractor Trailers
- 2 Heavy Rescues
- 2 Dive Boats
- 2 Structural Collapse Tractor Trailers
- 1 Fire Boat
- 1 Mobile Operations Center
- 1 Mobile Command Post
- Multiple Special Purpose Vehicles
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