What’s Up AVL! This week City of Asheville talks emergency preparedness and Helene response
On What's Up AVL, Sam is joined by Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Knighton to talk emergency preparedness and Helene emergency response.
Department: Fire
City of Asheville Firefighters return home after Hurricane Erin deployment
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Collaborative biochar pilot project completed in Asheville
During the month of May 2025, the City of Asheville conducted a successful biochar pilot project with the help of the US Forest Service (USFS) at the Southern Research Station.
City of Asheville offices to close July 4 in observance of Independence Day
The staff at City of Asheville wishes you and yours a fun and safe Fourth of July. READ MORE about the SOUTH SLOPE CELEBRATION, traffic impacts and any potential impacts to City services you may use.
City of Asheville offices to close Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday: Know your service impacts
Our offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, but regular hours resume the next day. Water plant production staff and Emergency Services personnell operate on a normal schedule on any oberserved holiday.
City of Asheville Fire Department Reaccredited by Commission on Fire Accreditation International
Asheville Fire Department recognized once again for excellence in service.
Two Asheville firefighters to participate in 129th Boston Marathon
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Winter weather is on the way – How to prepare and follow best practices
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September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Make a plan, build a kit, be prepared
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City of Asheville invites the community to join us for the 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony
Come, join the City of asheville as we honor those who were lost and those who served.