Asheville Fire Department seeks applicants for Explorer Program
Applications are now open for the Asheville Fire Department’s Explorer Post 77, a mentorship and training program for youth ages 14 to 18.
AFD invites community members to the 15th Annual Captain Jeff Bowen Remembrance Ceremony
Community members are invited to honor one of Asheville's fallen heroes and pay tribute to the men and women who sserve our community every day.
Construction to begin on an Infrastructure and Restoration Project for Downtown Municipal Building
Following Council approval at its June 23 meeting a repair and restoration project for the downtown Municipal Building, which serves as the headquarters for Asheville Police Department (APD) and houses Fire Station 1, will begin this summer.
City of Asheville Announces Design Concept for New Fire Station 9
A vision of future community public safety assets shaped by community engagement: See the design concept of Fire Station 9, serving Oakley, and bolstering Asheville's commitment to our community and first responders
Asheville Fire Department joins Annual Carolina Brotherhood Ride; traffic may be impacted on June 26
The Asheville Fire Department is proud to announce its participation in the annual Carolina Brotherhood Ride, a multi-day cycling event honoring fallen firefighters and first responders across the Carolinas. This year’s ride will travel through Asheville, prompting temporary traffic impacts as participants make their way through the city.
Asheville Fire Department launches Community Emergency Response Team
The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) is launching its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The CERT Program, coordinated by the Asheville Fire Department, provides community members with practical skills to help their community during emergencies when first responders may be delayed or overwhelmed.
Actions and presentations at the Feb. 24 City Council session
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.
Asheville Fire Department now accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens Academy
The Asheville Fire Department is accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens Academy!
What’s Up AVL! This week we look at City emergency reponse to recent winter weather
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
City of Asheville Winter Storm Informational Updates
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
Asheville Fire Department’s Assistant Fire Chief of Operations Patrick Crudup retires February 1
Buncombe County Health and Human Service has confirmed seven cases of measles in the County.
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.
What’s Up AVL! This week we talk to the Resource Engagement Support Team or REST members
Learn more about the valuable service our REST team members provide in our community
Helping local firefighters help you: Emergency access to your home
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?
Controlled burn planned for early December near Aston Park
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.
New Fire Station coming to Oakley: Public invited to learn about and share input on the project
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.
Area deemed safe after Asheville Fire Department responds to gas leak in Montford
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.