Shawn Royall

Charlotte

United States

Profile Information:

Lives in:
Mount Holly, N.C.
Department:
Charlotte Fire Department
Title/rank:
Captain / Ladder Co. 23
Years of public service:
17
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Topics you provide training for:
Forcible Entry, Firefighter Survival, Truck Ops., Flashover Can, Live Burn and LP Gas
Bio:
After beginning his fire service career with the infamous Newell VFD, Shawn joined the CFD in 1995. After spending 7 years on Ladder Co. 13 / Haz-Mat Co 2, he was promoted to Captain and "roved" the city as a relief officer for 2 years before being reassigned to the Training Division. The 2 year tenure in Training included departmental training and recruit training. He was next assigned to Engine Co. 12 before finally settling back "at home" on a truck company in Ladder Co. 23. During his career, Shawn has earned an Associates Degree in Fire Protection and a Bachelors Degree in Fire Engineering. He instructs in numerous topics including Forcible Entry, Truck Ops, Live Burn and Flashover. He authored the book "Firefighting in Charlotte" and is a member of the F.O.O.L.S.

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  • Larry Glover

    How are you doing Capt?

    Nov 4, 2008

  • Larry Glover

    OK, I now work for Shelby Fire Dept and starting Thursday I'm assigned to the Truck Co. New ballgame for me since I'm a die hard engine man. Stay Safe Brother!

    Nov 4, 2008

  • Ellen Brown

    It was so good seeing the three of you the other day. Hopefully you'll make it to our place soon.

    Ellen & D***

    Nov 29, 2008