Charlotte Fire House 40 “The Midnight Rodeo”

05/05/2026

Ladder 40 had the honor of displaying the American Flag for the funeral service of retired CFD Captain Ardie Banker. After 27 years of service with CFD Ardie retired in 1984 from Station 4

04/18/2026

*working fire* Two turns and 0.7 miles from the station the 40s were toned out on a working structure with Battalion 4 companies and Harrisburg FD. Engine made the stretch and the ladder dropped supply line and caught a primary

04/17/2026

04/09/2026

Engine 40, Tower 3, and Battalion 4 assisted Robinson Fire this afternoon at a residential structure a half mile from Station 40. Engine 40 laid the supply from the hydrant and assisted the second line inside by opening the ceiling for fire attack

02/15/2026

Ladder 40, along with CFD Engine 34 and Battalion 2, assisted Harrisburg FD with a structure fire just after shift change on Valentine’s Day

02/01/2026

Fire station snow days!

12/23/2025

Station 40 getting some outside the box training with the Aerial

11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Station 40 is thankful for the opportunity to assist Cabarrus County agency’s on a structure fire. Engine 40 operated as the supply pumper at the dump site while Tanker 40 shuttled water. Ladder 40 assisted fire attack on the initial push, followed by Engine 40s manpower

11/17/2025

Ladder 40 stretching out during some evening training

11/12/2025

With new equipment comes training! Station 40 is getting in reps with the department wide update of rope and rigging gear on all aerial apparatus