Fire Department
Message from the Chief
Welcome to our Fire Department’s website! It’s a privilege to serve as your Fire Chief, leading a team of dedicated and highly trained professionals who work tirelessly to protect our community. Our commitment goes beyond emergency response; it’s about building resilience, promoting safety, and ensuring that we are prepared for any situation that may arise.
This website is designed to provide you with useful resources, safety tips, and the latest updates about our department and the services we offer. Whether you’re looking for fire safety information, emergency contacts, or community events, we’ve got you covered.
If you have any questions concerning the department please feel free to contact me. I can be reached by email or by phone at 865-380-4996
Stay safe!
Chief Colin Hurst
We're Doing More Than Fighting Fires
- Commercial Fire Inspections & Pre-Plans
- Fire Investigation, Origin and Cause
- Domestic Preparedness, Planning and Response
- Hazmat
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Medical Response, 1st Responder Program
- Fire Extinguisher Classes
- Fire Hydrant Testing and Maintenance
- Free Smoke Detector Program
- FreedomFest Fireworks Display
- Technical Rescue
- Home Fire Inspections
- Community Risk Reduction
- Kid Safe Fire Education for Pre-School Children
- Public Fire Education Schools, Childcare Facilities, Businesses and Residential
- Public Speaking
- Why are the fire hydrants painted yellow instead of red?
- Why do the fire hydrants have different color tops?
- How many fire fighters are on duty at a time?
- What is the Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating for Alcoa?
- Why do firefighters respond when citizens request an ambulance?
- How do I apply for a job?