Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: May 2026

Last Updated 6/22/2026Posted 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 May 2026: 583

Total Calls for Service Year to Date: 2,890

Fire: 72Medical: 389Hazmat: 36
Technical Rescue: 2Aircraft: 0Other: 84

Aid:

Aid Given: 8Aid Received: 8

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.

Unit Availability & Simultaneous Incidents:

UNITSTATIONAPPARATUS TYPEAVAILABILITYSIMULTANEOUS CALLS
BATTALION CHIEF1COMMAND96.40%11
LADDER 11TRUCK/AERIAL95.82%22
ENGINE 11ENGINE94.70%18
ENGINE 22ENGINE96.43%6
ENGINE 33ENGINE94.40%9
ENGINE 44ENGINE92.64%11

2026 ISO Training Hours:

A Shift: 2,322B Shift: 2,353
C Shift: 2,763TOTAL: 7,438

Average Staffing:

Ladder 1: 4.28Engine 1: 4.24Engine 2: 4.04Engine 3: 4.27
Engine 4: 3.94Battalion Chief: 1.00Shift: 21.77

Community Risk Reduction:

Fire Investigations: 11

Fire & Life Safety

Inspections: 79

People Reached w/Fire &

Life Safety Programs: 355

Car Seat Safety

Checks: 3

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide

Detector Installs: 4


Notes & Achievements:

  • Captain B. Mithcell earned his Fire Officer (FO) credential through the Center for Public Safety Excellence Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPSE). To learn more about the CPSE credentialing process visit: www.cpse.org/credentialing.
  • The Department celebrated 150 years of service excellence, part of the celebration included Muster Competition. The Bucket Brigade, Ladder Climb, and Turnout Gear Race was won by Team 1: BC Wiggins, SFF Belk, SFF Bajek, and SFF Baynes. Team 2: LT Lail, SFF Church, FF Wagoner, and FF Thorneburg won the Tug of War competition. 

Download the full Statesville Fire Department May 2026 Snapshot here.

View all previous monthly snapshots here.



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