Cumberland County Fire/Rescue

08/28/2026

Volunteer fire departments across Roane County are facing mounting staffing challenges, prompting an urgent community-wide appeal for new recruits. The West Roane County Volunteer Fire Department is actively seeking residents willing to step up and serve. Due to the ongoing shortage, the department....

08/26/2026

The Cumberland County Fire Department is thankful for the VFEAT Grant we received this year to replace our dated SCBA Air Compressor.

08/25/2026

The Cumberland County Fire Department will be having a memorial service on 9/11/2026 at the Main Station, everyone is welcome to attend.

08/25/2026

A local family is expressing profound gratitude to Cumberland County first responders following a house fire on August 21 caused by a faulty electrical cord. According to a public statement shared by resident Michelle Mullis, the fire originated in the master bedroom, resulting in heavy smoke, water...

08/13/2026

🚨🚨🚨The Cumberland County Fire Department Poster Contest Starts August 17th!!! Enjoy the fun of creating a poster that promotes awareness of properly charging Lithium Ion Batteries. Poster contest rules are available at the Main Station @ 1391 Livingston Rd. Posters should be turned in by September 15th 2026. 🚨🚨🚨

07/03/2026

The Cumberland County Fire Department extends its best wishes for a happy and safe Fourth of July. 🇺🇸 If you plan to light fireworks at home, please be sure to take necessary safety precautions.

06/30/2026

This week's giveaway winner is County Fire! 🚒
Firefighters sure do love The Flying Pig BBQ & Catering.🐽 Thank you for everything you do to keep our community safe, we appreciate each and every one of you!

🎉 Next week, we're treating one business to delicious drinks from Crossville Nutrition! Tag a hardworking business or crew in the comments that deserves a pick-me-up, and they could be next week's winner!
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06/20/2026

Great news! Our fire safety partners at Cumberland County Fire/Rescue recently reported that smoke alarms installed nearly one year ago were activated, alerting a home's occupants and giving them time to escape the toxic smoke and dangerous flames of a kitchen fire.

Kitchen fires are among the leading causes of home fires in Tennessee and nationally. Cooking at home? Remember:

-Avoid distractions. Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling. If you have to leave the room, even for a moment, turn off the stove’s burners.

-Be mindful of your alcohol consumption while preparing food.

-Use a kitchen timer when boiling, simmering, baking, or roasting to remind yourself to check what you are cooking.

The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office's "Get Alarmed, Tennessee!" program puts home safety in the hands of firefighters and homeowners through our FREE smoke and CO alarm program. Our smoke alarm program has saved 527 lives since its inception in 2012 and our carbon monoxide detector program is already saving lives as well. To request a free alarm, contact your local fire department and ask if they participate in our "Get Alarmed" program or request a free alarm via our website here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/42a88dccc1394d1795ae503e55eb53c7

06/15/2026

Smoke Alarm Save! The Cumberland County Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire this morning on Rock Quarry Road. Smoke alarms were installed in the residence June 14th 2025 by members of our department through the GetAlarmedTn program. Smoke alarms woke up all occupants and everyone escaped safely. Fire was out upon arrival of Emergency Services.

05/22/2026

Although burn permits are not required during this time, it is important to remember to follow outdoor burning laws.

Mark your calendars 🗓️ Burn permits are not required in Tennessee from May 16 through October 14.

Every year, the Tennessee Division of Forestry requires free burn permits from October 15 through May 15. Why those dates? That window is Tennessee's wildfire season, when drier conditions, fallen leaves and lower humidity make it easier for a small backyard fire to escape and turn into something much bigger.

Permits help us track outdoor burning during the riskiest months and keep our forests and neighborhoods safer, while also communicating with the public (that's you!) about when and where it is safe enough to burn at any given time.

Once we move into late spring, summer and early fall, greener vegetation and higher humidity reduce the fire risk... which is why permits aren't required during that stretch.

A few things to keep in mind before you strike a match:

🔥 Some cities and counties have their own burning rules year-round. Always check with your local government before lighting it up.
🔥 Never leave a fire unattended and always have water or tools nearby to control it.
🔥 Watch the wind. Even on a "safe" day, gusts can carry embers farther than you'd think.

Burn permit season may be ending, but fire safety doesn't take a break. Stay smart and stay safe out there, Tennessee! 🌲

https://www.tn.gov/tnwildlandfire/prevention/safe-debris-burning/permits/county-municipality-list.html