Asheville's proposed budget includes a property tax increase to fund pay raises for all employees. Firefighters advocate for ...

ASHEVILLE — The city has named a new Asheville Fire Department chief ― a newcomer to the mountains ― as announced in a news release Oct. 3. Joining the AFD from Cincinnati, Ohio, Michael ...

Dozens of Asheville firefighters were recognized during the department's annual award ceremony May 1 for their Helene ...

ASHEVILLE — The search for a new Asheville Fire Department Chief continues, with a decision not likely to come until October while city officials proceed with interviewing candidates.

Right now, Asheville’s starting salary ... quitting and the majority of those people quitting are going to other fire departments," said Taylor, who compiled a list of starting salaries at ...

The Police Department is investigating after a body was found at the intersection of Yorkshire and Reed streets just before 1 p.m. May 15.

Officers not receiving the adjustment would get a one-time amount equal to 3%. Asheville Fire Department employees would receive the 3% increase and funding would also be included to begin ...

Department staff would receive compression adjustments. Asheville Fire Department employees would receive the 3% increase and funding would also be included to implement a plan to add a fourth shift ...

The Asheville Fire Department had a furry surprise June 6 when a black bear made an appearance near the downtown fire station. Three photos of the bear, which appeared to be ambling down the ...

November 18,” the Asheville Fire Department said in a Facebook post Monday. “Water Resources lab staff finished sampling the distribution system early Sunday afternoon, and results have ...