Avoca Fire Dept

05/03/2026

It was an honor and privilege to participate in the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Light the Night Ceremony for 2026!

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter Jesse Brown on graduating from the Northeast Tennessee Fire Training Association Rookie School! This is a major accomplishment and a testament to your hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving your community.

Wishing you a long, safe, and successful career in the fire service. May you continue to grow, lead, and make a difference every single day. Stay safe and proud of all you’ve achieved—this is just the beginning! 🚒🔥

04/28/2026

The Avoca Fire Department would like to take a moment to extend congratulations to Bristol, TN Chief Mike Carrier on his retirement. Congratulations, Mike, on your well-deserved retirement.

01/30/2026

Thank you to the wonderful firefighters in Rohan, France for this patch. It’s a powerful reminder that no matter the distance, we all share the same mission of service, sacrifice, and community. Honored to display it here at home! Amicale des sapeurs-pompiers de Rohan

01/26/2026

🚒 WANTED: PEOPLE WHO RUN TOWARD THE HEAT 🚒

Ever thought about becoming a firefighter… but assumed you needed experience? You don’t!

🔥 We NEED volunteer firefighters—real, dependable people willing to show up when the tones drop.

✅ FREE training provided (we’ll teach you everything!)
✅ Gear + support + a team that’s got your back!
✅ Make a difference where you live—when it matters most!

This isn’t just volunteering,
It’s stepping up when your neighbors are having their worst day.

👨‍🚒👩‍🚒 Interested? Send us a message today for more info!

12/13/2025

Forecasters are predicting EXTREMELY cold temperatures are headed to Tennessee starting Sunday and into next week. Falling temperatures mean an increased risk to lives and property. In addition to using working smoke alarms this winter, homeowners can follow these simple fire safety tips.

Remember:

-Keep flammable items like blankets, rugs, or furniture at least three feet away from space heaters and wood stoves.

-Practice a home fire escape plan with your family. Everyone should know two ways out of each room.

-Always turn portable heaters off when leaving a room or going to bed.

-Never use your oven to heat your home.

-Have heating equipment and chimneys inspected every year.

Heating Safety:
-Turn portable heaters (such as space heaters or kerosene heaters) off when you go to bed or leave the room.

-Portable heaters need their space. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away.

-NEVER use the kitchen oven range to heat your home. In addition to being a fire hazard, it can be a source of toxic fumes.

Generator Safety:
-Lose power? Never use a gas generator inside your home, garage, carport, basement, crawlspace or outside near a window, door or vent. A generator should only be used outdoors at least 15 feet away from buildings. It is dangerous to use a gas or kerosene heater inside a home or other building.

If Your Pipes Freeze:
-Shut off the water immediately. Don’t attempt to thaw pipes without first turning off the main shut-off valve.Thaw pipes with warm air. You can melt the frozen water in the pipe by warming air around it with a hair dryer or space heater. Be sure not to leave the space heater unattended.

-Never attempt to thaw frozen pipes with a blow torch or other open flame.

-Be careful turning water back on. Once pipes are thawed, slowly turn the water back on and double check for any additional cracks and leaks.

12/12/2025

December is a peak month for U.S. home fires. To help save lives and property, we urge Tennesseans to remember:

• U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 835 home structure fires per year that began with decorations, excluding Christmas trees. These fires caused an annual average of 3 civilian fire deaths, 29 civilian fire injuries and $18 million in direct property damage.

• Electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in two in five (40%) home Christmas tree fires. Watch how fast a dry Christmas tree can become a deadly home fire hazard in this video.

• Nearly one in four (24%) Christmas tree fires were started by lamps or bulbs. Eleven percent (11%) were started by candles.

Focus on preventing holiday hazards by keeping Christmas trees watered and away from heating sources, using flameless candles, inspecting all holiday lighting, keeping space heaters at least three feet away from any surface, and using proper protocol when using devices with lithium-ion batteries.

Always use working smoke alarms, practice your family's fire escape plan, and practice kitchen safety during the holidays - and all year-round! Need working smoke alarms? Contact your local fire department and ask if they participate in our "Get Alarmed, Tennessee!" free smoke alarm program or request an alarm through our website. Visit: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/42a88dccc1394d1795ae503e55eb53c7

12/05/2025

A sincere thank you to our incredible community for showing up and supporting the annual Bristol Christmas Parade. We’re grateful for each of you!

11/25/2025

🚒 Looking for purpose? We’re looking for you!

Our department is welcoming new volunteers who want to learn, serve, and be part of a strong, dedicated team. Whether you’re new to firefighting or experienced, we’ll give you the tools and training you need.

Take the first step — send us a message to get started!

Send a message to learn more

09/27/2025

ATTENTION PARENTS: Be sure to bring your kids to the annual Trunk-or-Treat event, hosted by Sullivan County, TN Sheriff's Office, along with many other First Responders! 🎃

When: Friday, October 31st, 2025

Where: The former Blountville Middle School located at 1651 Blountville Blvd. Blountville, TN 37617

09/01/2025

Are you ready for the Challenge?