Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: February 2026

Last Updated 3/12/2026Posted 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 February 2026: 525

Total Calls for Service Year to Date: 1,128

Fire: 84Medical: 288Hazmat: 23
Technical Rescue: 26Aircraft: 0Other: 104

Aid:

Aid Given: 12Aid Received: 12

Note: As of January 1, 2026, the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) reporting modifications define aid as given or received and no longer differentiate between automatic or mutual aid given or received.

Simultaneous Incidents by Station:


1 Incident

2 Incidents

3 Incidents

4 Incidents

Total

Availability

Station 1

171

14

3

0

188

90.96%

Station 2

93

5

0

0

98

94.90%

Station 3

86

7

0

0

93

92.47%

Station 4

137

9

0

0

146

93.84%

TOTAL

487

35

3

0

525


2025 ISO Training Hours:

A Shift: 1,285B Shift: 1,260
C Shift: 1,160TOTAL: 3,705

Average Staffing:

Ladder 1: 4.66Engine 1: 4.58Engine 2: 4.40Engine 3: 4.61
Engine 4: 4.64Battalion Chief: 1.00Shift: 23.89

Community Risk Reduction:

Fire Investigations: 13

Fire & Life Safety

Inspections: 66

People Reached w/Fire &

Life Safety Programs: 835

Car Seat Safety

Checks: 2

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide

Detector Installs: 4


Notes & Achievements:

  • Five of the nineteen Recruits, Firefighter Ellis, Firefighter Keller, Firefighter Norman, Firefighter Thorneburg, and Firefighter Warren, completed a 4 week compressed training and were sworn in and given Station assignments.
  • Members of Leadership Statesville class rode along with different crews to gain a better understanding of Fire Department Operations and Public Safety.
  • City Council held the Winter Budget Retreat.

Download the full Statesville Fire Department February 2026 Snapshot here.

View all previous monthly snapshots here.



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