Charlotte Fire Station #42- Eastside Hose Co.

Charlotte Fire Station #42- Eastside Hose Co. Charlotte Firehouse #42 is located on the Eastside of Charlotte NC, across from where the Eastland Mall once stood.

Firehouse 42 is home to Engine Co. 42, Engine Co. 65 and Battalion Chief 4. "This website is independently operated and maintained. Any information contained on this site is not endorsed or approved by the Charlotte Fire Department. The views presented do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the Charlotte Fire Department, City of Charlotte, or its leadership. Questionable, dishonest

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05/05/2026
**A Shift-Working Fire**Last night Eastside Fire companies were dispatched to report of a house fire in 29s still alarm ...
05/05/2026

**A Shift-Working Fire**
Last night Eastside Fire companies were dispatched to report of a house fire in 29s still alarm area.
Engine 42 arrived, took up RIC and positioned to relay pump to Engine 23.

Overnight C-shift house fire in 23’s area. E23 arrived with heavy fire from the attached garage of a 2 story split-foyer...
05/04/2026

Overnight C-shift house fire in 23’s area. E23 arrived with heavy fire from the attached garage of a 2 story split-foyer house. E42 was 2nd due and established a water supply. 42 then took a 2nd attack line to knock down the main body of fire in the garage and vehicles burning in the driveway. E65 assisted with getting a 3rd line in play and opening up to access fire in the attic. Battalion 4 had command.

Small job in 3’s area overnight for C-Shift. 65 and 42 arrived 2nd due and split water supply, with 65 laying in and 42 ...
04/20/2026

Small job in 3’s area overnight for C-Shift. 65 and 42 arrived 2nd due and split water supply, with 65 laying in and 42 hooking tight to the hydrant to relay. 65 then took a 2nd line to the attic while 42 handled a primary search. Battalion 4 had command.

Join Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC and Receptions for Research: The Greg Olsen Foundation as they raise money...
04/03/2026

Join Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC and Receptions for Research: The Greg Olsen Foundation as they raise money to help families with pediatric cardiovascular issues. Read about Engine 65 FF Spence and his family’s ordeal when his daughter Jessie was born with a congenital heart defect.

Over $12,000 raised to help get resources to families dealing with autism!!
04/03/2026

Over $12,000 raised to help get resources to families dealing with autism!!

03/07/2026

Good Luck to Eastside FF Nate Powell competing at the Arnold Classic Armlifting Competition this weekend!

03/02/2026

4th Battalion units on a working apartment fire. BC04 in command. E42 with primary searches. E65 with water supply and primary searches.

02/24/2026

Firefighter. Father. Fundraiser.

Eastside FF Nate Powell and Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC lead the charge to raise awareness for Autism with a CFD themed Autism Awareness fundraiser shirt!

Learn more and purchase your shirt at:
www.cfdautismawareness.com

02/15/2026

E65 1st arriving and stretching, E42 with water supply and stretching to the attic. Battalion 4 with command.

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