Staff Report / cltlocal.org

Firefighter recruit Gerard Singleton recently experienced the loss of his father while training for the Charlotte Fire Department. Despite the tragedy, Singleton found support among his fellow recruits, who rallied around him during this difficult time. The Charlotte Fire Department is known for its strong family atmosphere, which was evident as recruits came together to help Singleton cope with his loss. For more details on this story and the community support involved, you can read the full article [here](https://bit.ly/3Bx4vOc).

Source: Charlotte Fire

Source Type: Fire

Source Location: Charlotte

Charlotte, NC

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