City of Asheville Fire Department Reaccredited by Commission on Fire Accreditation International
Asheville Fire Department recognized once again for excellence in service.
Truck City AVL returns to showcase the vehicles that keep Asheville running – including many vital to storm recovery
Vehicles and heavy equipment used by City of Asheville departments such as police, fire, public works, sanitation, water, parks and recreation, transit, and street services play a vital role in maintaining our city, public safety, parks and community centers, and water and transportation systems. These specialized vehicles and the teams that operate them have been [...]
Two Asheville firefighters to participate in 129th Boston Marathon
Two firefighters with the Asheville, N.C., Fire Department will be running in the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America® in April as part of the CITGO-sponsored running team. Stated Chris Kiesling, CITGO Assistant Vice President Light Oils Operations and Marketing, “Sponsoring firefighters from Asheville was one small way we could recognize and thank first responders [...]
Winter weather is on the way – How to prepare and follow best practices
City of Asheville staff stands ready to serve the community through any emergency. Departments and personnel are staffed and ready to respond immediately to any weather related issue. The City of Asheville recommends that all residents take important steps now to prepare for cold weather throughout the season. The snow and cold weather in the forecast [...]
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Make a plan, build a kit, be prepared
Make a plan for your family Make a preparedness plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes. Know how you will contact each other and reconnect if separated. Take these steps found on the ready.gov website: Step 1: Put a plan together by discussing these questions with your family, friends or household [...]
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Blue skies actions help to build resiliency for neighborhoods and families
As changes in climate continue to impact our local weather patterns, the Asheville region expects more frequent and more intense weather events. There are actions we can take individually and as a community that will help build our resilience during emergency events and that will also support in “blue skies” times. Blue-skies actions, meaning the good [...]
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.
#TogetherWeThrive: A guide to neighborhood emergency preparedness and resilience
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Start your conversation today As we enter September, National Emergency Preparedness Month, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for unexpected emergencies. A changing climate means increased frequency and intensity of climate risks such as more severe flooding, extreme temperatures, wildfires, and landslides. Being prepared can help build community and [...]
City of Asheville Broadway Public Safety Station awarded LEED Gold
Broadway Public Safety Station awarded LEED certification GOLD!
Asheville Fire Department Mobilizes to Support Hurricane Debby Response Efforts
The Asheville Fire Department has received an activation order to support the North Carolina Emergency Management Agencies in their response to Hurricane Debby. AFD will deploy a team of 16 dedicated personnel to Williamston, North Carolina, with an expected arrival time of 6 PM tonight. The initial request is for 7 days. Chief Cayse states, “Our [...]
City builds Asheville Fire Department Community Responder Program and refines homelessness services information page
As a part of its Fiscal Year 2025 budget, the Asheville City Council included 8 permanent positions for the Community Responder Team, in alignment with Homelessness Strategies and Reimagining Public Safety priorities. With the understanding that homelessness is a crisis, not a crime, Asheville Fire Department (AFD) Community Responders will be the lead and first on-the-scene [...]
Asheville Fire Department members help Houston during devastating floods
Task Force 2 is answering the call of duty once again, this time to aid our fellow Americans in Texas. The devastation wrought by flooding in the Houston area demands swift and decisive action, and our Type I swift water rescue team is on the move. Over the past week, hundreds of people have been [...]
City Council identifies FY25 priorities at Council Retreat February 22-23, 2024
During the recent Council Retreat on February 22 & 23, 2024, Asheville City Council was able to establish 6 strategic priorities for the next fiscal year. The strategic priorities help guide City Council, City staff, and the City’s annual operating and capital budget and annual work plans. The 6 priorities for FY2025 are: Neighborhood and Climate Resilience Equitable, [...]
Community input requested for Asheville Fire Department’s Strategic Plan
As part of an ongoing commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement, the Asheville Fire Department (AFD) is excited to invite the community to participate in a survey to develop its new strategic plan. This short survey, open until March 19, will allow the department to collect the community’s thoughts, expectations, and priorities to [...]
Calling all blood donors, Battle of the Badges is back!
Battle of the Badges is back! This good-natured “battle” between our first responders is all about saving lives. Let’s roll up our shirt sleeves and donate blood to save lives on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Bragging rights are on the line as agencies compete to see who donates the most pints of blood. Each donor will receive [...]
Winter Weather Impact Updates Jan. 19, 2024
Keep up to date with any potential weather impacts on City of Asheville's programs and services. Watch this post for updates!
Be aware of high winds and potential flooding overnight in the Asheville area
The cold weather of the past weekend has past, but the Asheville area is still in from some potentially impactful weather this evening and overnight. The National Weather Service is calling for high winds and rains bringing the potential for flooding. As this weather moves our way, we encourage residents to stay safe, [...]