What we do Last updated or reviewed on November 2, 2022 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. The Asheville Fire Department is an accredited agency, receiving its first accreditation status in 2005. AFD members continuously spend countless staff hours examining past, current, and future service levels and internal performances to compare them to current research and industry best practices in order to maintain its accreditation status. This designation, along with an ISO rating of 2, affirms that our firefighters are providing the highest service levels and professionalism while protecting the lives and property of all people in the city of Asheville. 2020 Strategic Plan Request an Incident Report AVL ! ALERT Sign up to receive up-to-date information on emergency and non-emergency events via email, phone calls, voice or text messages. Decide what types of information you would like to receive, and unsubscribe at any time Tweets by AshevilleFD Connect Address 100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148 Asheville, NC 28802 Phone Number 828-259-5636 Email Address afdmailbox@ashevillenc.gov Emergency 9-1-1 Business HoursMonday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.EmailAFD MailboxFire on facebookFire on twitterFire on youtubeFire on instagramAdditional LinksREQUEST INCIDENT REPORT HYDRANT INFORMATION Related Services Activities, Tips, Quick Links and More Keep safe with these fire and life safety helpful resources. 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 Learn about job opportunities with the Asheville Fire Department, including hiring process and eligibility requirements to become a firefighter. 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. Explore Related ServicesRelated Projects Fire Station 13 at the Broadway Public Safety Station This facility will be home to Fire Station 13, a Police Substation, the relocated Emergency Operations Center, and a small community conference room. Explore Related ProjectsFire News Who’s up this week on What’s Up AVL! City of Asheville Firefighter Anna Pigman Posted on November 22, 2022November 28, 2022 by Kim Miller What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show gives the community the chance to take a deep dive with City of Asheville staff and departments. Learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This week, the City of Asheville host Sam Parada will sit down with City of Asheville firefighter Anna [...] The City of Asheville prepares for potential rain and high winds from Tropical Weather System Ian Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by Kim Miller As our thoughts are with the residents and communities of Florida dealing with the brunt of Hurricane Ian, the City of Asheville turns its attention to preparing our community for potential local weather impacts here. The main threat from Hurricane Ian will be heavy rainfall and gusty winds Friday through Saturday. Two-to-three inches are expected to [...] Asheville Fire Department announces Fire Prevention Week kick-off Sept. 24 Posted on September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 by Kim Miller Kick off Event of the child passenger safety awareness week. The event will be held on September 24th, from 10:00 to 14:00 hours, at 800 Brevard Rd Avl. Outlets, next to Sportsman’s Warehouse. Explore 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 Learn about job opportunities with the Asheville Fire Department, including hiring process and eligibility requirements to become a firefighter.
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.
Fire Station 13 at the Broadway Public Safety Station This facility will be home to Fire Station 13, a Police Substation, the relocated Emergency Operations Center, and a small community conference room.
Who’s up this week on What’s Up AVL! City of Asheville Firefighter Anna Pigman Posted on November 22, 2022November 28, 2022 by Kim Miller What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show gives the community the chance to take a deep dive with City of Asheville staff and departments. Learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This week, the City of Asheville host Sam Parada will sit down with City of Asheville firefighter Anna [...]
The City of Asheville prepares for potential rain and high winds from Tropical Weather System Ian Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by Kim Miller As our thoughts are with the residents and communities of Florida dealing with the brunt of Hurricane Ian, the City of Asheville turns its attention to preparing our community for potential local weather impacts here. The main threat from Hurricane Ian will be heavy rainfall and gusty winds Friday through Saturday. Two-to-three inches are expected to [...]
Asheville Fire Department announces Fire Prevention Week kick-off Sept. 24 Posted on September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 by Kim Miller Kick off Event of the child passenger safety awareness week. The event will be held on September 24th, from 10:00 to 14:00 hours, at 800 Brevard Rd Avl. Outlets, next to Sportsman’s Warehouse.