The Statesville Fire Department’s Fire Administration provides leadership, oversight, and support to ensure the department operates efficiently, safely, and in alignment with the needs of the community.
This team is responsible for strategic planning, daily operations, training and safety, accreditation, and administrative services that support emergency response and community risk reduction efforts.
Through collaboration and accountability, Fire Administration works to maintain high standards of service, professionalism, and operational excellence across all divisions of the department.
The Operations Division is the front-line, protective component of the department, responsible for executing emergency responses and managing the day-to-day activities associated with firefighting and rescue operations, ensuring rapid, professional responses to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and technical rescues while maintaining the highest level of public safety for the community.
There are 90- line personnel operating on three 24/48 shifts to provide professional fire, rescue, and emergency services to the community from four strategically located fire stations. Specialized capabilities include Hazardous Materials, Heavy Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, Wilderness Search and Rescue, and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF).
Operations strive to maintain a minimum staffing of 25 personnel, with a target of 30 when fully staffed to meet the Effective Response Force (ERF) requirements. Each apparatus is staffed with at least 4 personnel.
The mission of the Fire Marshal's Office is to preserve life and property from all hazards through prevention, life safety education, investigation, and enforcement of fire codes; and to provide technical assistance to fire departments, the public, businesses, and schools in obtaining these goals.
Fire safety services provided by the Fire Marshal's office includes but are not limited to:
