The Statesville Fire Department is dedicated to the safety and protection of our community's quality of life from hazards through a well-trained, professional, rapid response team, seeking opportunities to serve, and placing others before self.
Mission Statement: 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.
Vision Statement: The City of Statesville Fire Department strives for progression in service capabilities by adapting to continuous growth and providing constant professionalism to meet the needs of the community and organization.
We value the history of the Statesville Fire Department.
This department was built on past leadership. Without those individuals, we could not see the present possibilities and tackle the challenges of the future.
We pride ourselves on being a part of this community and strive to provide a superior service to our customers.
We are dedicated to improving the quality of life in the City of Statesville and partner with other City departments to provide an excellent service to all who live, work, and play in our community.
1. Professionalism: Our core values of professionalism defines who we are. We believe our chosen career is upstanding and sound service to the community we serve. We take our role seriouslly and do all that we can to be a positive role model to the future generations.
2. Integrity: We believe in living by moral and ethical principles. We demonstrate our values by the way we live our lives in the public’s eye and in the confines of the fire station walls.
3. Compassion: We believe in caring for our community members who are suffering from tragic events in their lives and do all that is in our power to assist in stabilizing the situation with a merciful attitude.
4. Service Excellence: We believe in providing the best possible service to the community when we live and work and do all we can to meet the needs of our neighbors through a humble, competent, and well trained, efficient team.
5. Courtesy: We believe in being kind and polite to our fellow firefighters and the citizens we serve.
6. Accountability: We accept responsibility for accomplishing our missions. We are transparent in our decision-making and expect to be held accountable for the actions we take.
The Insurance Services Office (ISO) evaluates how well a fire department is able to protect its community. Fire departments are graded on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 representing the highest level of protection and 10 representing the lowest. This rating plays an important role in determining property insurance costs, as communities with stronger fire protection typically benefit from lower insurance premiums.
The Statesville Fire Department holds an ISO Class 1 rating, the highest classification awarded for fire protection and suppression services. Fewer than one percent of fire departments nationwide achieve this distinction, placing Statesville among the top communities in the country for fire protection.
This rating reflects the department’s strong commitment to emergency response readiness, firefighter training, equipment, water supply, and communications systems. Maintaining a Class 1 rating not only demonstrates operational excellence, but can also help reduce insurance costs for residents and businesses while ensuring a higher level of fire safety throughout the community.
The Statesville Fire Department serves approximately 31,693 residents across 31.07 square miles. The department is staffed by 100 full-time personnel operating out of five fire stations and six companies, providing professional and reliable fire protection and emergency services throughout the city.
To learn more about ISO ratings in North Carolina, visit Ratings + Inspections – Office of State Fire Marshal here.
Accreditation
The City of Statesville Fire Department is accredited through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), a distinction that demonstrates a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in fire service delivery.
The accreditation process requires departments to conduct comprehensive self-assessments, measure performance against established industry benchmarks, and implement strategies to improve service to the community. By voluntarily participating in this process, the department reinforces its dedication to protecting the safety and well-being of residents and those who work and visit Statesville.
The department was first accredited in 2014 and has successfully maintained that status through re-accreditation in 2019 and 2024. Each accreditation cycle involves an extensive review of all aspects of fire department operations, including governance and administration, planning, financial resources, community risk reduction, staffing, training, emergency response capabilities, and overall safety and wellness.
Maintaining accreditation requires ongoing effort. The department completes annual reporting, updates strategic planning documents, conducts community risk assessments, and participates in regular evaluations to ensure continued progress and accountability. Every five years, the department undergoes a full peer review, on-site verification, and a formal hearing before the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.
To learn more about fire department accreditation, visit Accreditation – Center for Public Safety Excellence here.
The Statesville Fire Department is different from other departments. We statistically have more fires than any other department in Iredell County, North Carolina. We are the type of department that kicks doors in and goes to work!
SPECIAL TEAMS
We have an assortment of Specialties such as, Swiftwater, Ropes, Machine and Agriculture, Confined Space, Trench, HazMat Tech, and other Technical Rescue Teams.
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