departments & agencies
emergency services
164 Erwin Hills Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 250-6650
The Department of Emergency Services of Buncombe County takes pride in serving the needs of the citizens and visitors of our county. Our many roles include:
- Emergency communications via our 911 call center
- Pre-hospital emergency care from our paramedic EMS service
- Fire and life safety from the fire marshal's office
- Disaster coordination in the emergency management division
- Training and development classes for county personnel
Online Class - IS-700 National Incident Management System
Emergency Services News
EMS Team Wins First Place in Grueling Regional Competition
Buncombe County EMS Paramedics Max Boswell and Nathan Greene brought home top honors in the 2009 MedWAR Challenge.
Preparedness
Special Needs Registry
Check out the new Preparedness Guide for Buncombe County Residents.
Hours of Operation
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Response Hours:
24/7
Contact Info
M. Jerry VeHaun
Director
(828) 250-6600
Emergency Services
164 Erwin Hills Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 250-6650
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