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

• Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF)
• Dive Team
• Hazardous Materials Response
• Heavy Rescue
• Marine Operations
• Structural Collapse
• Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)

• 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