West Buncombe Fire Department

West Buncombe 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 2 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 549 Old County Home RD, Asheville, NC, 28806.

828-254-7387

828-254-9191

Mailing: 549 Old County Home RD, Asheville, NC, 28806-9563

109 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

53

Volunteer Firefighters

30

Paid-Per-Call

25

Civilian & Support Staff

1

Total Calls
2,834
Fire Calls
4%
EMS Calls
65.3%
Other Calls
30.7%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
9m 55s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.3
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (671 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
30m 53s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
4% (113 calls)
Total EMS Calls
65.3% (1,850 calls)
Total Other Calls
30.7% (871 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
September (293 calls)
Busiest District
1 (1,858 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (671 calls)
Avg. Response Time
9m 55s
Avg. Call Duration
30m 53s
Avg. Personnel Responding
3.3
Mutual Aid Received
28
Mutual Aid Given
193