Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: March 2026

Last Updated 4/14/2026Posted 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 March 2026: 602

Total Calls for Service Year to Date: 1,730

Fire: 85Medical: 344Hazmat: 27
Technical Rescue: 18Aircraft: 0Other: 128

Aid:

Aid Given: 18Aid Received: 10

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

196

21

1

0

218

89.91%

Station 2

79

3

0

0

82

96.34%

Station 3

138

12

0

0

150

92.00%

Station 4

143

9

0

0

152

94.08%

TOTAL

556

45

1

0

602


2026 ISO Training Hours:

A Shift: 1,515B Shift: 1,532
C Shift: 1,667TOTAL: 4,714

Average Staffing:

Ladder 1: 4.42Engine 1: 4.30Engine 2: 4.28Engine 3: 4.35
Engine 4: 4.11Battalion Chief: 1.00Shift: 22.46

Community Risk Reduction:

Fire Investigations: 15

Fire & Life Safety

Inspections: 86

People Reached w/Fire &

Life Safety Programs: 888

Car Seat Safety

Checks: 9

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide

Detector Installs: 5


Notes & Achievements:

  • The Department held its Annual Awards Banquet on March 6th, honoring many promotions, certiÞcations, and years of service. Highlighted awards included Firefighter of the Year– Senior Firefighter Amanda Trotta, Officer of the Year– Captain Eddy Harpe, and Chief Officer of the Year– Fire Chief Glenn Kurfees 2.
  • SFD, in collaboration with Statesville Police Department & Safe Kids Iredell County, conducted the first Car Seat Check event of 2026 to ensure little ones are riding safely.

Download the full Statesville Fire Department March 2026 Snapshot here.

View all previous monthly snapshots here.



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