City of Asheboro, NC

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INTEGRITY•DEDICATION•COMPASSION•DISCIPLINE•RESPONSIBILITY•AUTHENTICITY•TEAMWORK•PRIDE

The Asheboro Fire & Rescue Department (AFRD) is a multifaceted, all-hazards emergency response organization with a dedicated and committed workforce. The department is comprised of five divisions: Administration, Operations, Support Services, Fire and Life Safety, and the Training Division. AFRD maintains a Class 1 Insurance Service Office (ISO).

In 2024, AFRD responded to 4,619 calls for service over a coverage area of 19.57 square miles. The department also protects the Asheboro Regional Airport. AFRD continues to develop non-emergency, innovative ways to serve the community with the following programs: the Smoke Detector Program, the Citizens Ride-along Program, the Fire Education Outreach Program, and the Citizens Fire Academy.

VISION:

To become an ever-evolving organization that meets and excels in services and dedication to the citizens, visitors, and those who wear the patch of the Asheboro Fire & Rescue Department present and future.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Asheboro Fire & Rescue Department is committed to providing compassionate, professional, and dedicated service to the citizens and visitors of Asheboro, NC while maintaining the highest level of life safety and property conservation.