Asheville Fire Department

Asheville Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Asheville, NC. Operating out of 12 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 100 Court PLZ, Asheville, NC, 28801.

828-259-5636

828-259-5429

PO Box PO Box 7148

Mailing: Asheville, NC, 28802-7148

276 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

273

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

3

Total Calls
17,618
Fire Calls
2.1%
EMS Calls
49.3%
Other Calls
48.6%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
6m 51s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.3
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (4200 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
24m 8s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to November 30th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.1% (372 calls)
Total EMS Calls
49.3% (8,685 calls)
Total Other Calls
48.6% (8,561 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
August (1,909 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (4200 calls)
Avg. Response Time
6m 51s
Avg. Call Duration
24m 8s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.3
Mutual Aid Received
176
Mutual Aid Given
269