Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: May 2026
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: 72 | Medical: 389 | Hazmat: 36 |
| Technical Rescue: 2 | Aircraft: 0 | Other: 84 |
Aid:
| Aid Given: 8 | Aid 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:
| UNIT | STATION | APPARATUS TYPE | AVAILABILITY | SIMULTANEOUS CALLS |
| BATTALION CHIEF | 1 | COMMAND | 96.40% | 11 |
| LADDER 1 | 1 | TRUCK/AERIAL | 95.82% | 22 |
| ENGINE 1 | 1 | ENGINE | 94.70% | 18 |
| ENGINE 2 | 2 | ENGINE | 96.43% | 6 |
| ENGINE 3 | 3 | ENGINE | 94.40% | 9 |
| ENGINE 4 | 4 | ENGINE | 92.64% | 11 |
2026 ISO Training Hours:
| A Shift: 2,322 | B Shift: 2,353 |
| C Shift: 2,763 | TOTAL: 7,438 |
Average Staffing:
| Ladder 1: 4.28 | Engine 1: 4.24 | Engine 2: 4.04 | Engine 3: 4.27 |
| Engine 4: 3.94 | Battalion Chief: 1.00 | Shift: 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.
Statesville Fire Department Administration
822 Fifth Street
Statesville, NC 28677
704-878-3425
www.statesvillenc.net/fire-department