Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: October 2025

Last Updated 1/27/2026Posted in Monthly Snapshot, Fire News

The Statesville Fire Department is committed to transparency, safety, and service to our community. Each month, we will be sharing a monthly snapshot, providing insight into our department's response efforts, training initiatives, and community risk reduction programs. This report highlights our operational efficiency and dedication to keeping Statesville safe.

The City of Statesville Fire Department is a rapid response force committed to protecting the safety and well-being of the community from all hazards.

Total Calls for Service in October: 611

Total Calls for Service Year to Date: 5,837

Fire: 80*Medical: 345*Hazmat: 15*
Technical Rescue: 52*Aircraft: 0Other: 119*

*The Other Response Class was revised effective 06/01/2025 per a recommendation of the Center for Public Safety Excellence; data changes in the Response Classes are reflected above.

Aid:

Automatic Aid Given: 9Automatic Aid Received: 11
Mutual Aid Given: 5Mutual Aid Received: 1

Simultaneous Incidents by Station:


1 Incident

2 Incidents

3 Incidents

4 Incidents

Total

Availability

Station 1

195

24

0

0

219

89.04%

Station 2

101

5

0

0

106

95.28%

Station 3

101

9

1

0

111

90.99%

Station 4

168

7

0

0

175

96.00%

TOTAL

565

45

1

0

611


2025 ISO Training Hours:

A Shift: 3,604B Shift: 3,225
C Shift: 3,369TOTAL: 10,198

Average Staffing:

Ladder 1: 3.72Engine 1: 3.50Engine 2: 3.98Engine 3: 4.06
Engine 4: 4.00Battalion Chief: 1.0Shift: 20.29

Community Risk Reduction:

Fire Investigations: 10

Fire & Life Safety

Inspections: 77

People Reached w/Fire &

Life Safety Programs: 10,384

Car Seat Safety

Checks: 1

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide

Detector Installs: 7


Notes & Achievements:

  • Call2Recycle "One Drum" collection program for recycling of rechargeable batteries started. The drum is located at Station 1 on the lower level by the employee entrance/exit.
  • The Freedom Response App was put back into effect enabling units to check enroute, on-scene, and clear calls.
  • The second Deputy Chief assessment process was completed.
  • Interviews for 15 new personnel were conducted to plan for the additional staffing needed for implementation of Station 5.

Download the full Statesville Fire Department October Snapshot here.

View all previous monthly snapshots here.



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