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 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 AVL ! ALERT 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 FIRE/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. More Related Services Fire News Look ahead: City of Asheville projects and initiatives for the new year Posted on January 4, 2021December 30, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Asheville residents can look upon the new year with optimism. Together, we’ve weathered a pandemic and a vaccine will be available this year. Even so, the City of Asheville’s response to COVID-19 will continue in the new year, in coordination with the state of North Carolina and Buncombe County. Residents can look forward to advances in [...] Asheville Fire Department shares kitchen fire safety tips for Fire Prevention Week Posted on October 5, 2020 by Polly McDaniel The Asheville Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign works to educate [...] Asheville Fire investigators awarded FEMA grant for tools and protective equipment Posted on September 22, 2020September 23, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Fire investigators will have more tools to dig into debris to determine the origin and cause of fires under a FEMA grant accepted by Asheville City Council during their Sept. 22 meeting. The FEMA’s Fire Prevention & Safety Grant will provide specialized equipment for AFD’s Fire Marshal investigators, such as mobile software for documentation (iPads), [...] More Fire News
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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.
Look ahead: City of Asheville projects and initiatives for the new year Posted on January 4, 2021December 30, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Asheville residents can look upon the new year with optimism. Together, we’ve weathered a pandemic and a vaccine will be available this year. Even so, the City of Asheville’s response to COVID-19 will continue in the new year, in coordination with the state of North Carolina and Buncombe County. Residents can look forward to advances in [...]
Asheville Fire Department shares kitchen fire safety tips for Fire Prevention Week Posted on October 5, 2020 by Polly McDaniel The Asheville Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years — to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign works to educate [...]
Asheville Fire investigators awarded FEMA grant for tools and protective equipment Posted on September 22, 2020September 23, 2020 by Polly McDaniel Asheville Fire investigators will have more tools to dig into debris to determine the origin and cause of fires under a FEMA grant accepted by Asheville City Council during their Sept. 22 meeting. The FEMA’s Fire Prevention & Safety Grant will provide specialized equipment for AFD’s Fire Marshal investigators, such as mobile software for documentation (iPads), [...]