Support Us Button Widget

A promising future for Charlotte’s new Firehouse #11

The new firehouse will replace the current Charlotte Fire Station 11 built in the 1950s and will feature upgraded first responder technology.

A group of men wear hardhats and hold shovels tossing dirt from a mound with an American Flag hanging over them.

Current and retired members of Charlotte Fire took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Firehouse #11.

Photo by CLTtoday

Earlier this week, shovels hit the dirt to mark a new chapter for Charlotte’s emergency response system.

A new state-of-the-art facility will replace the historic Firehouse #11, which has served the Tryon Hills neighborhood north of Uptown since the 1950s.

Every second counts for first responders when emergencies strike. That’s why the now-outdated firehouse is being replaced with a modern building better equipped to serve the surrounding community that continues to grow with the latest technology to respond faster and more effectively to anyone who needs help.

An aerial artist's rendering of a firehouse building on a city street.

Here’s a glimpse of what Firehouse #11 will look like when it’s finished.

Rendering via City of Charlotte

A completion date for the new Firehouse #11 remains TBA, but leaders shared the time and effort invested will be worth it.

“Our House 11 stood as a symbol of service, dedication, and community for decades and today marks the beginning of a new chapter in that legacy,” said Charlotte Fire Chief Reginald Johnson during a groundbreaking ceremony. “While the building itself is changing, the mission remains the same to serve and protect the people of Charlotte.”

More from CLTtoday
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
Blumenthal Arts has unveiled its new private lounge, ready for guests to upgrade their night at the theater.
The 4.5-acre urban park will feature walking trails, covered picnic space, a playground, sprayground, and dog park.
On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best spots to grab a drink after work in Charlotte.
If approved, the transportation tax could generate $19.4 billion for road improvement and public transportation projects across Mecklenburg County.
The exhibitions will be included with general admission at Discovery Place Science in Uptown Charlotte.
Whether you’re looking for a quirky hobby to try, hoping to meet new people, or just looking to let off some steam, axe throwing may be a good way to do just that.
Show some love to your fave businesses in Charlotte.
Concertgoers and Hornets fans alike will see new seats, new grab-and-go shops, and two new “districts,” that will merge hospitality and game-day action.
Whether you’re new to the Queen City or looking for a new place to call “home,” Charlotte has no shortage of new apartments popping up around town.