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 IN EMERGENCIES DIAL
911
Telephone: 1-615-274-2922
Fax: 1-615-274-2977
Fire Chief: Terry Greene
Assistant Chief: Jamison Bullington
Captain:
Joe Progar
For Burn Permits: (800) 367-3507
Burning
permits focus attention on the safe use of fire. From October 15 through May 15, anyone starting an open-air fire within 500
feet of a forest, grassland, or woodland must by law secure a burning permit from the Division of Forestry. Permits are not
required for burning in containers such as a metal barrel with a ½" mesh screen cover.
Permits are
free of charge and may be obtained by calling the phone number listed above. Burning permits are available Monday through
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays. Permits should be obtained in advance for weekends and holidays.
For information on what materials may NOT be burned in Tennessee, please visit Tennessee Department of Environment
and Conservation's Open Burning Guidelines by clicking here. To report illegal burning, please call toll-free 1-888-891-TDEC" 
Important Fire Safety Tips- Always call 911 in case of an emergency.
- In case of fire
- Get out fast, stay out.
- If there is any smoke, stay low and crawl below.
- Stop, drop, and roll if your clothes catch on fire.
- Test your smoke detectors monthly and change the batteries annually.
- Never
disable a detector by borrowing its battery for another use.
- Plan and practice
two escape routes with your family.
- Never leave cooking unattended.
- Put a lid on grease fires, never use water.
- Never use an
appliance with a frayed cord.
- Keep lighters and matches away from children.
- Keep heaters away from curtains and furniture.
- Remove
lint from a dryer regularly.
- Purchase a fire extinguisher and learn how to use
it.
- Always turn pot handles toward the center of the stove.
- Never fill a gas container in a vehicle; always place it on the ground.
- Never store flammable liquids in your house or garage.
- Never wear loose
clothing while cooking.
- Never run a heater's cord under a rug, carpet, or
furniture.
Fun Links for Kids - Sparky the Fire Dog
firesafety.gov for kids
Smokey the Bear
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