Lowell Fire Department

07/20/2026

Fire doesn’t care how tired you are. Smoke doesn’t care how you feel. That’s why we train.

Live burns push the body to its limits—heat, exhaustion, adrenaline, and every ounce of grit you’ve got. Every evolution builds muscle memory, sharpens decision-making under pressure, and forges firefighters who can perform when lives are on the line.

Sweat in training so others don’t bleed in the real thing. We don’t train because it’s easy—we train because failure isn’t an option. Very thankful to the officers who were there and the men who put in the work. Grateful to have the opportunity to train like this.

Train hard. Stay humble. Fight fire. Go home. 🔥🚒

07/04/2026

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05/19/2026

Congratulations are in order! If you have been following us for some time, you may have already seen him around, but we are proud to brag on Capt. J. Hendrix. A Gaston County native and Ashbrook High School graduate. Capt. Hendrix is not only a Lowell captain, but also a Charlotte Firefighter, he has earned his undergraduate degree from Gardner-Webb University and has now achieved another significant milestone by earning his Master of Public Administration degree from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington this past week.

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a highly respected terminal professional degree focused on developing advanced leadership, management, and public service expertise for executive roles within the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Capt. Hendrix’s dedication to professional growth and service is a reflection of the commitment, discipline, and leadership he brings to our organization and community every day.

We are extremely proud to have him serve as our captain here at the Lowell volunteer fire department and serve our community here

Capt. Hendrix from your family here at Lowell FD we would like to extend our sincerest appreciation for you and attainments; you not only lead by example, but also have pioneer the academical expectations and have set the bar when it comes to perseverance. Thank you sir. 🎓📚🏫

05/12/2026

🚨Fire-House🚨At approximately 20:24, Lowell FD, New Hope FD, and Cramerton FD. Were called out to Lowell Bethesda road for a possible house fire. LFD was first due to the house and established command. We are so thankful for the neighboring departments that contributed to our mutual aid. Pleased to report no injuries to safety personnel or residents. All pets and residents were successfully evacuated.

04/24/2026

🚨MVA W INJURY🚨please be advised emergency personnel is currently working on Wilkinson Blvd. In front of the Toyota of Gastonia.

04/15/2026

🚨MVA W INJURIES 🚨I85 NB mile marker 2400. Please be advised all lanes are now reopen but emergency vehicles still currently on scene. Please proceed with caution. Thanks to all emergency crews Cramerton Fire, SHP, GCPD, and GEMS for the assistance.

04/13/2026

Training: doesn’t just test you — it breaks you down, rebuilds you, and sharpens you into something stronger every single time. It never gets easier… you just become stronger to break.

The moment you start worrying about how you’ll perform, you’ve already stepped behind. Confidence is earned here — through sweat, repetition, and pushing past limits you didn’t think you had.

Training isn’t an expense. It’s an investment — in your skill, your mindset, your crew, and the lives that depend on you when it matters most.

Proud of Station 17 today. No excuses — just showed up and showed out. That’s the standard.

We train to be better — not just for ourselves, but for our community. Because when the call comes in, there’s no room for doubt.

Respect to our officers for leading from the front and setting the tone. And a BIG thank you to East Lincolnton FD for hosting — we appreciate the opportunity to get better together.

Stay ready. Stay sharp. Great work, brothers.

04/10/2026

🚨MVA W INJURY🚨 Intersection of McAdenville Road and N. Main St. in Lowell, one transport. Special thanks to Ranlo Fire & Rescue and Gaston County EMS and lowellpd and Ranlo Police Department for the team work!

02/21/2026

01/28/2026

Please join us in wishing LVFD Fire Chief, R. Cunningham a Happy Birthday! Thank you for all you do Chief. Enjoy a poem wrote by our firefighter and Chief Cunningham’s son.

My dad’s the Fire Chief, king of the hall,

Helmet slightly crooked, but still stands tall.

He drinks his coffee like it’s part of the job,

Strong enough to wake the dead—or at least the squad.

When the tones drop loud at three A.M.,

He’s dressed and moving before you count to ten.

Socks don’t match, hair’s a mess,

But somehow he still passes every test.

He knows every truck, each hose and tool,

And somehow keeps firefighters (mostly) cool.

He runs the station with grit and grace,

And just enough dad jokes to scare the place.

He fights fires, fixes problems, leads from the front,

And tells the rookies, “Yeah… I’ve seen worse—trust me, kid.”

From kitchen-table wisdom to command-scene flair,

He’s calm in the chaos, steady and fair.

So here’s to the Chief who leads, not boasts,

Who protects his crew and laughs the most.

Best dad, best leader—this much is true:

The fire department runs better because of you 🔥🚒

Happy birthday
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