Fire Education The Asheville Fire Department offers several different types of education and prevention programs that target children, adults and seniors. These programs are delivered to the public at no charge and are presented in the most professional manner. These programs allow us to achieve our mission, which 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. If you would like to schedule a program, please contact the fire and life safety educator coordinator at (828)259-5644. Adult Education (Fire extinguisher classes, Fire and Fall Safety for adults) Citizens Academy Fire Summer Camp Station Tours Children Education – all ages Station tours Check out our new Bitmoji – an interactive classroom for all ages!! Here are some helpful fire and life safety links: Fire Safety Tips Fire Safety Tips for Your Pets Kids Fire Safety Smoke Alarms Disaster Preparedness Evacuation for your pets 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 Education News Asheville Fire Department to honor fallen Captain Jeff Bowen Posted on July 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Ten years ago on July 28, 2011, Asheville Fire Captain Jeff Bowen, a 13-year veteran, lost his life while battling an arson fire in a high-rise building at 445 Biltmore Ave. The Asheville Fire Department will hold a remembrance ceremony on July 28, 2021, to honor our brother. This ceremony will be held at 9:30 [...] Asheville Fire Department: Leave Fourth of July fireworks to the professionals, consider safer alternatives Posted on June 30, 2021July 6, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Each Fourth of July, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks – devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death. That’s why the Asheville Fire Department recommends leaving the fireworks to the professionals. We are excited to [...] Asheville Fire Department to apply for FEMA funding to increase firefighter safety Posted on June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 by Polly McDaniel The Asheville Fire Department is requesting the authorization to apply for a FEMA Firefighters Grant of $130,910 to provide funding to purchase two air compressors to allow greater accessibility to fill air bottles used by firefighters during operation at a fire scene. During their June 22 meeting, Asheville City Council authorized a resolution for the City [...] More Fire Education 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.
Asheville Fire Department to honor fallen Captain Jeff Bowen Posted on July 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Ten years ago on July 28, 2011, Asheville Fire Captain Jeff Bowen, a 13-year veteran, lost his life while battling an arson fire in a high-rise building at 445 Biltmore Ave. The Asheville Fire Department will hold a remembrance ceremony on July 28, 2021, to honor our brother. This ceremony will be held at 9:30 [...]
Asheville Fire Department: Leave Fourth of July fireworks to the professionals, consider safer alternatives Posted on June 30, 2021July 6, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Each Fourth of July, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks – devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death. That’s why the Asheville Fire Department recommends leaving the fireworks to the professionals. We are excited to [...]
Asheville Fire Department to apply for FEMA funding to increase firefighter safety Posted on June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 by Polly McDaniel The Asheville Fire Department is requesting the authorization to apply for a FEMA Firefighters Grant of $130,910 to provide funding to purchase two air compressors to allow greater accessibility to fill air bottles used by firefighters during operation at a fire scene. During their June 22 meeting, Asheville City Council authorized a resolution for the City [...]