The city is continuing to grow, meaning the department has to grow to meet demand. They are starting to diversify their fleet, which has both advantages and disadvantages. I am working a video about their new tillers.

The response areas for each station won't change with the battalion realignment. They are set up based on response times. Essentially they are set up so that every city address belongs to the station that it is closest to. Areas will only change when a new station goes into service. For example, when 45 goes into service, the boundaries will essentially be the halfway points (in travel time) between 45 and the surrounding stations (22, 27, 34 and 15). The battalions are more about geographic 'consistency' and company distribution and equity, so the BCs have even workloads and resources. Dispatching is strictly based on distance (closest companies) and battalion boundaries are frequently crossed, especially in the area of uptown.

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Dang. It would be right if there wasn't at least one mistake in my videos.

See my answer to the last time the question was asked. (Short answer ... no).

A federal crime? Probably not. Trespassing is a state offenses. And if you were asked to leave private property and did not, then you may have been committing a crime.

@ i was never asked to leave the property, it only happened once on public property and i didint even do anything

@@emergencyresponsevideosand4423 If you weren't asked to leave, then you were fine. But if you are asked to leave private property by the owner or agent, and you don't, you could be subject to arrest for trespass. I have had that happen a couple of times. Typically it has been on rental property (apartments or motels) where the owners/agents are concerned about 'bad press'. That is when a good telephoto lens comes in handy so you can photograph from off the property.

Thanks, will do!

That is a tough question to answer. Are you limited to an area? If not, go to FDNY, Baltimore or Detroit. More generally, I recommend working for a big city department in an older city. But do your homework. That job is a lot more than just fighting fire. You're gonna be there for 25+ years so you better like the department.

@wgkpublicsafetyimages9153 sorry. I was referring to the Charlotte area

Same basic rules... I would recommend larger department that serves an older city (or atleast parts of the city are older). FYI, everyone around here runs EMS and those will be the majority of the responses. I would also look at the departments you're interested in and see how it operates. Things like staffing levels, pay, training, work schedules and equipment are all important. Easiest way to do that is visit the departments and talk to the crews. The 2 largest departments around here are Charlotte and Concord. Both are great departments but that doesn't mean they are the only options. I would also consider Gastonia, Mooresville, Kannapolis, Salisbury, and Monroe. Finally, there are some smaller, often former volunteer departments that are really growing and hiring. That means departments like Matthews, Mint Hill, Hunterville, Cornelius and Harrisburg may also be good options for you. I recommend you do some research and I wish you good luck.

It isn't in the current station plan and doesn't really seem very likely in the near future. The station is about 40 year old and is currently being remodeled. Compare that to Station 11 (which is getting replaced), is 25 years older that Station 2. I am sure the department would like a larger facility, but also I think CFD likes the location. Combine those factors with the cost of land in South End and new station 2 seems like it is a long way in the future.

Time will tell....

I haven't forgotten about a Communications video. Its on the list.

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Maybe one day!

All Charlotte companies (Engines, Ladders and Rescues) have a minimum staffing of 4. Charlotte has set up their engines and ladders so they can operating almost interchangeably. In two company stations (an engine and a ladder), calls that only require a single company are assigned on an alternating basis, so ladders need to be able to extinguish fires (such as car or dumpster fire). Many of Charlotte's two company stations became two company stations because of call volume. For example, one reason Ladder 20 will go in service sometime this year, is that E20 has been running 4000+ calls a year. FYI, the rescue companies do not alternate calls, although they do pick up assignments if the engine is busy. MVCs without entrapment is a single company response, so it can be either an engine or ladder. Entrapment protocol adds a ladder and a Rescue. Assignments become a little more "traditional" on structures, although it is not unusual to hear engine companies assigned to vent or ladders on fire attack. As I pointed out in the video, some of this may change in the coming years as the department has started diversifying their fleet, although I saw that the TDAs on order will still have a pump and water, which is kind of unique for tillers. I hope that helps.

I did one on Charlotte's Tankers a few months ago (kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2fJYmCLiZ2Bqac). The other specialty rigs are on the list, but that ist is getting really long, so I don't know exactly when that will happen.

@@wgkpublicsafetyimages9153 Thank you! Sorry I Thought you did one but I couldn't find it when I looked.

Yes. They have an interesting history and nice fleet, so they would be a good topic(s). Im just not sure when I will get to it. But I literally have a list on my desk of future topics, and they are on it.

I totally understand, but in today's world, the only constant is change. I am actually working on a video about all the 'defunct' departments in Mecklenburg county. Right, now, the challenge is finding some images i can use for the video.

I totally get the personal preferences. I am old enough that I prefer Mack C and CF apparatus. But as a photographer, today my preferences are all about looks, which has nothing to do with functionality. My concern is more about the lack of options today with all the manufacturers being bought up. We are getting to point where we have just a few large manufacturers. When any business grows and starts to 'lock up' the market, they run the risk of losing focus, quality and good customer service. I think that's one of the reasons we are seeing cities like Charlotte and Raleigh diversifying their fleets, its sends a message that the manufacturers still need to 'work' to get (and keep) their business.

Thanks. I am still going to do the longer videos, but I wanted add these shorts to keep the channel active and interesting.

They just recently started the construction of the new Station 6. I am not sure how long that will take, but I doubt E6 will go into service before its completed. They don't have room for the apparatus or crew at the current facility. A really optimistic guess would be next spring (2025).

I don't know off the top of my head, but I will see if I can get that info. Maybe even as another video.

From front to back the engines have 100' 1 3/4 bumper line w/ fog nozzle 1200' of 5" 600' dead loded 2 1/2 with either a gated wye or reducer 200' 1 3/4 preconnect w/ fog nozzle 200' 2 1/2 preconnect w/ smooth bore nozzle and some companies have either another 200' 1 3/4 preconnect, 250' 1 3/4 preconnect or a 300' 1 3/4 preconnect w/ fog nozzle 100' 1 3/4 apartment bundle w/ fog nozzle They also carry 200' of 2 1/2 in high rise packs in a side compartment w/ a smooth bore nozzle. Generally in the compartments above the hose bed is a: 10' Attic ladder, pike poles, backboard, a water key, squeegees,and a broom. The ladder complement is: 1 40' foot extension ladder 2 16' roof ladders 1 28' extension ladder Small edit currently Engines 1, 4, and 5 have a small complement of 3" high pressure hose.

Thanks a bunch for the info.

Engine 65 is counted as an engine company. Just like a normal two piece house (engine/ ladder), they rotate calls. If there is a box in their first due, they both will go and whoever gets there first (tends to be whoever pulls out of the bays first), usually is the first arriving Engine on scene and they’ll be command until they pass it off to the Battalion Chief. If Station 42 is the 3rd due engine on a box, it’ll be either 42 or 65 depending who ran the last call (if 42 was assigned on the previous call, 65 would be added to the house fire box). If Station 42 is the 2nd due station, then more than likely both 42 and 65 will get assigned. Charlotte flip flops calls to reduce wear and tear on their apparatus.

@@charlottefirebuffing6723 that makes since thanks for letting me know I love your channel as well!🚒👨‍🚒⭐️

I have had a couple of request for Salisbury. It is definitely on the list now.

Hmmm, you may be correct. I let You Tube pick the thumbnail, perhaps i will change it.

Great suggestion! I have a couple of other departments in the works, but Ill add that one to the list.

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Yes they do. I have discussed that and will talk more about it in a couple of upcoming videos.

Yeah, I have been waiting for the new station response map. I am assuming it will update the battalions.

@@wgkpublicsafetyimages9153 OK cool deal thanks so much for letting me know! As you know by now, I really appreciate the effort you put into your channel and your video content. Keep up the great work.!⭐️🚒👨‍🚒🇺🇸

Thanks a lot 😊

I believe the BC is running out of Station 2 currently, but I am not sure about the Safety Officer.

Thanks

Thanks. The charlotte apparatus video is in the works.

@@wgkpublicsafetyimages9153 awesome thanks so much! I look forward to seeing it!⭐️🚒👨‍🚒🇺🇸

I don't have any plans to go that far south, but that doesnt mean I wont, just no plans yet.

@@wgkpublicsafetyimages9153 well nevertheless I enjoy your insights on cfd and surrounding departments…Look forward to your upcoming work!

I have a video on Charlotte's "standard" engines and ladders in progress. You should see it soon. And the City did approved three new ladders for the coming fiscal year, one for the new station 45, as well as one at 20 and 17. 17 is supposed to eventually get a tower. I'm still working on a bunch of other videos.

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