Logistics

Vision
To provide supplies and support to the Charlotte Fire Department in a timely manner, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Staffing
Logistics is under the direction of the Logistics Battalion Chief who reports directly to the Administrative Deputy Chief. Logistics assigned staff consists of the Battalion Chief, Facility Coordinator, Store Manager, 2 Equipment Techs, and 2 Delivery Drivers/Storekeepers.

The Logistics Division is located just east of Uptown Charlotte.

Logistics is supplemented by Light Duty personnel whenever available. The Fleet Manager, a Captain, is also based at Logistics.

Overview
With only 7 assigned personnel Logistics handles all requests for over 1,000 personnel, 38 stations, and 5 support divisions. Logistics is involved in all purchasing and repairs, from the smallest item, to the actual Fire Station and Apparatus. All warehousing of supplies is done at one location. Turnout gear is issued, washed and repaired. All equipment repairs and testing are done at or through Logistics. Logistics also makes daily deliveries to stations and provides storage for archived records.

Brian Wilson, of the CFD Logistic division swaps out air bottles on scene at an east side apartment fire.

Daily Duties
These are handled mainly by the Storekeepers, Stores Manager, Facility Coordinator and Light Duty personnel. Two delivery vans, two pickups and a Stake Body truck are used. Technicians also assist as needed. Regular duties include:

--Delivery of station supplies, medical supplies, etc. Each station receives deliveries once a week.
--Requests for extra/special supplies.
--Turnout gear repair and cleaning.
--Handle Station repair requests.
--Counter service for walk ins.
--Inventory ordering.
--Fire extinguisher swap out.

Availability
Logistics technicians provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service by being on call after hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) on a rotating basis. They respond on all working fires and major incidents to provide equipment support, spares, and rehab. This is done with 2 service vehicles. Both vehicles are equipped for on site repairs.

Maintenance
Equipment Technicians are responsible for repair, testing, ordering, and daily maintenance requests for all equipment. Both technicians have been trained on small engine repair, Phoenix tool repair, nozzle repair, and both are Scott and Drager Air Pack certified. All SCBA require annual testing, to include Pak-alert, regulators, and mask fit tests. Phoenix pumps receive annual fluid changes. Repairs to helmets, masks and nozzles (other water flow devices) are performed as needed. In addition, all USAR power equipment is now maintained by Logistics (small generators, pumps, cutting equipment). Logistics will also perform special assignments as requested.