Charlotte, North Carolina, December 19, 2025 As winter approaches, the American...

Charlotte Fire Department Upholds Historic Pompier Ladder Training Tradition
Charlotte, North Carolina, December 13, 2025 The Charlotte Fire Department continues its commitment to tradition by incorporating the historic single-beam pompier ladder into its training program. This practice, rare among fire departments, instills vital values such as determination and respect among new recruits. The training emphasizes the connection between contemporary firefighters and the profession’s historical roots, reinforcing teamwork and mental discipline through individual and group climbs using the traditional equipment. Charlotte,








