What we do The mission of the City of Asheville Fire Department is to protect the lives, property and environment of all people within Asheville by preventing the occurrence and minimizing the adverse effects of fires, accidents, and all other emergencies. This mission will be accomplished with firefighter pride, preparedness and professionalism, with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement. 2020 Strategic Plan Tweets by AshevilleFD ConnectAsheville Fire Department100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801Mailing AddressPO Box 7148 Asheville, NC 28802Business HoursMonday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Main Office Line828-259-5636Emergency9-1-1EmailAFD MailboxAdditional LinksRequest a fire/incident report Are you ready for inclement weather? Related Services Sign up for Community Connect Sign up your household residence with Community Connect to aid first responders and emergency personnel. City job opportunities – Fire Department Now Accepting Applications for Firefighter Applications close June 8, Academy starts November 2019 Sign up for AVL Alert Keep updated through the City of Asheville on emergency and non-emergency subscriptions. Prepare for an emergency Resources and information to help you prepare for an emergency. Get a smoke alarm installed How to submit a request for a smoke alarm. Child passenger safety seat assistance Get help from The Asheville Fire Department with child safety seat installation education and assistance. More Related Services Fire News 2020 City of Asheville initiatives: What to look for in the new year Posted on December 31, 2019January 8, 2020 by Polly McDaniel With a new year comes new programs, facility improvements and projects to improve our community. Here’s a look ahead at 10 Asheville City government initiatives as we ring in not only a new year, but a new decade in 2020. Civic Center gets Harrah’s Cherokee name The year 2020 will start with excitement for the newly named Harrah’s Cherokee Center — [...] Asheville Fire Department: Watch those holiday candles (and other safety tips) Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Did you know that more than a third of home decoration fires are started by candles? The Asheville Fire Department shares these holiday safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association. Asheville Fire Department: Thanksgiving leading day for house fires; here are tips to prevent them Posted on November 25, 2019 by Polly McDaniel As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember, by following a few simple safety tips you can enjoy time with your loved ones and keep yourself and your family safer from fire. Top 10 safety tips Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep [...] More Fire News
Sign up for Community Connect Sign up your household residence with Community Connect to aid first responders and emergency personnel.
City job opportunities – Fire Department Now Accepting Applications for Firefighter Applications close June 8, Academy starts November 2019
Sign up for AVL Alert Keep updated through the City of Asheville on emergency and non-emergency subscriptions.
Child passenger safety seat assistance Get help from The Asheville Fire Department with child safety seat installation education and assistance.
2020 City of Asheville initiatives: What to look for in the new year Posted on December 31, 2019January 8, 2020 by Polly McDaniel With a new year comes new programs, facility improvements and projects to improve our community. Here’s a look ahead at 10 Asheville City government initiatives as we ring in not only a new year, but a new decade in 2020. Civic Center gets Harrah’s Cherokee name The year 2020 will start with excitement for the newly named Harrah’s Cherokee Center — [...]
Asheville Fire Department: Watch those holiday candles (and other safety tips) Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Did you know that more than a third of home decoration fires are started by candles? The Asheville Fire Department shares these holiday safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association.
Asheville Fire Department: Thanksgiving leading day for house fires; here are tips to prevent them Posted on November 25, 2019 by Polly McDaniel As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember, by following a few simple safety tips you can enjoy time with your loved ones and keep yourself and your family safer from fire. Top 10 safety tips Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep [...]