At the Feb 24, 2026 City Council meeting, Council members take action or are presented information on multiple agenda items that warrant special attention due to their scope, impact, or public interest.
The Asheville Fire Department is accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens Academy!
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This week on What's Up AVL! How lessons learned in Helene helped shape our City staff and resources response to recent winter weather storms
This post will contain the most recent information pertaining to the extreme winter weather forecasted for our area. Please monitor for rolling updates
Asheville Fire Department’s Assistant Fire Chief of Operations Patrick Crudup retires February 1
As of January 6, 2026, there have been 3 confirmed cases of measles in Buncombe County. Currently, there are no cases of measles in the City of Asheville.
Learn more about the valuable service our REST team members provide in our community
Asheville firefighters are trained to act quickly and decisively to protect lives and property during emergencies. Have you ever wondered what Asheville firefighters do if they are called to your home for an emergency?
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UPDATE December 2 at 9:30 a.m.: A controlled burn planned near Aston Park for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, has been postponed. A new date has not been determined, but the Asheville Fire Department will alert the media, surrounding residents, and businesses within 48 hours of the new date via AVL Alerts.
Get involved! Join us at the Nov. 17 drop-in community event to learn about a project to replace Asheville’s Fire Station 9 in Oakley.