Riceville Volunteer Fire Department

Riceville Volunteer Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Asheville, NC. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 2251 Riceville RD, Asheville, NC, 28805.

828-298-2456

829-298-7040

Mailing: 2251 Riceville RD, Asheville, NC, 28805-8710

48 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

11

Volunteer Firefighters

25

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

12

Total Calls
1,172
Fire Calls
2%
EMS Calls
58.3%
Other Calls
39.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
12m 43s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.2
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Transport person
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (297 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
32m 7s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2% (23 calls)
Total EMS Calls
58.3% (683 calls)
Total Other Calls
39.8% (466 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Transport person
Busiest Month
February (143 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (297 calls)
Avg. Response Time
12m 43s
Avg. Call Duration
32m 7s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.2
Mutual Aid Received
103
Mutual Aid Given
384