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.
The new fire station is the first of two phases for the Oakley Public Safety Complex project, which will enhance public safety in East Asheville.
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Asheville Fire responded to a gas leak caused by planned Water maintenance work near the intersection of Montford Avenue and Watauga Street at 244 Montford Ave., Asheville. Enbridge Gas is on scene and secured the leak at 11:05 a.m. Individuals within a two-block area of this location were asked to evacuate to the Tempie Avery Montford Community Center at 34 Pearson Drive, and are now safe to return to their home.
When emergencies strike, every second counts. Having a well-stocked emergency kit readily available can make all the difference in ensuring the safety of you and your loved ones.
At the September 9 City Council meeting, Council members undertook consideration of several Helene Recovery agenda items as the City and community continue to move forward with recovery related projects and needs. This article contains a list of the items, grouped by topic or category, actions, and impacts.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one lesson is clearly evident: connected and prepared neighborhoods are better equipped to recover more quickly. You can take steps now by taking time to meet or reconnect with your neighbors.
On What's Up AVL, Sam is joined by Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Knighton to talk emergency preparedness and Helene emergency response.
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