Welcome Neighbor to Riceville

• Fire/Rescue/EMS are provided by the Riceville Volunteer Fire Department 24/7 call 911

• Air Medical Ambulance provided by MAMA / Mission Memorial Hospital

• Law Enforcement & Animal Control is provided through the Buncombe Sheriff's Office except on Federal Land call 911 to request assistance

• Motor Vehicle Collisions are investigated by the NC State Highway Patrol call 911 

• Problems with State maintained roads: https://www.ncdot.gov/contact/Pages/default.aspx

• What do you need for home prepardness? 

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The Community is split between 2 school districts: with Carter Schools as well

• Owen
• Reynolds

• Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
• McDowell Technical Community College
• Blue Ridge Community College
• Haywood County Community College
• Mayland Community College

• UNC Asheville
• Warren Wilson College
• Montreat College
• South College
• Lees-McRea College
• Appalacian State University
• Western Carolina  University 

• Mission Memorial Hospital / Level II Trauma Center / Heart Path Tower 
• Asheville VA Meidcal Center
• McDowell County Hospital
• Advent 
• Pardee 
• Haywood County 
• Transylvania Regional
• Johnson City Medical Center / Level I Trauma Center
• Spartanburg Regional / Level I Trauma Center
• Prisma Health Greenville, SC Memorial Hospital / Level I Trauma Center & Childrens Hospital

• Animal Hospital East
• Haw Creek Animal Hospital
• Veterinary Emergency Group 
• Animal Hospital of North Asheville
• Charlotte Street Animal Hospital 
• MedVet Asheville

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In North Carolina, all firefighters, regardless of category, must be at least 18 years old with a high school or GED diploma and a valid driver's license. Many firefighters earn degrees in fire science to hone their skills and build knowledge of how fires start, spread, and affect the landscape and population  

Firefighters usually only need a high school diploma or GED certificate. However, some firefighters possess a bachelor's degree in fire science or in fire technology, which takes about four years to earn. States may require firefighters to have some college credits and paid work experience. 

Contact Riceville Community to inquire about volunteer opportunities and the application process. We have many needs beyond the traditional firefighting duties.  We have opportunites with the Auxillary that supports the membership with fundraising, fire prevention and public education, training, fire ground support, and much more.  Becoming a Volunteer for the Riceville Community benefits everyone and provides a plan for the future as needs change.   

  No, volunteer firefighters do not get paid; however, their equipment and training are paid for by the Department. When a volunteer reaches the age of 55 with 20 years of service, he or she is eligible for retirement benefits. 

Call 911 immediately and provide the location and size of the fire if possible.

Create and practice a home fire escape plan with your family. Ensure that smoke detectors are installed and working properly, and keep a fire extinguisher on hand.

 The Fire Department is not always manned for a number of reasons. We may be on another call, at a training, doing equipment maintenance, or simply unable to answer the phone. All Fire Department personnel have personal pagers, radios, and alarms in the station that alert them to a call. That is why you should always call 9-1-1 when there is an emergency. 

 Yes, we do give tours! Please call ahead and schedule a time to visit the station for tour groups of children. This helps ensure that there is someone available to show you around. You can call the Fire Department at  (828) 298-2456  to schedule a tour of the station and the trucks. 

 No, we are not able to fill swimming pools.