Cumberland County Fire/Rescue

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

05/17/2026

05/11/2026

Thank you for sharing this message. It will definitely save lives!!!

The Cumberland County Fire Department recently spoke about the importance of the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s GetAlarmedTn.gov program by recounting a story about a critical carbon monoxide (CO) incident that took place on February 8, 2026. Sandy Threet, who had requested and received a CO alarm...

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

Get Alarmed Tennessee!

The Cumberland County Fire Department participates in the GetAlarmedTn.gov program operated by the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office.

On January 27th 2026 a request came from Sandy Threet to install a Carbon Monoxide Alarm. On February the 8th Sandy called the Fire Station and Firefighter Brandon Jenkins answered the phone. Sandy explained that the new CO alarm that was installed was sounding and she could not reset it. FF Jenkins advised her and her daughter Kimberly to evacuate immediately.
Lieutenant Derek Carter was dispatched to the residence to investigate the situation. Using an air gas monitor Lt. Carter determined that there was over 100 ppm CO in the air of the residence by checking through the door. Precautions were taken to ventilate the residence. Once levels became safe to enter Lt. Carter and FF Kyle Coleman determined that the gas oven that Sandy was using to cook lunch, produced up to 500 ppm CO while in baking mode. Lt. Carter advised Sandy and Kimberly that an HVAC company should be contacted to service the equipment.

Carbon Monoxide is called the Silent Killer due to the fact that it is invisible to the Human Senses. The only way to know if a gas fired appliance is malfunctioning is by having proper working CO alarms installed in living areas. CO poisoning can appear with symptoms similar to the Flu and should be investigated, especially if all members of the family including pets are exhibiting symptoms at the same time.

The Cumberland County Fire Department has been advised by the State Fire Marshals Office that this event is the first confirmed save since the Carbon Monoxide alarms were added to the GetAlarmedTn.gov program.

The Cumberland County Fire Department responds to multiple calls every year for assistance with Smoke and CO alarms.

04/09/2026

Get Alarmed Cumberland County !!!!!!!!!

The Cumberland County Fire Department actively participates in the GetAlarmedTN program offered by the Tn State Fire Marshal's Office.

Members of the department responded to a call in February for a CO alarm sounding to evacuate the occupants. At first the occupant was requesting assistance to reset the alarm that was installed by the department just a couple weeks before. The occupants were advised over the phone to vacate the home and wait outside for personnel. Upon arrival personnel used a gas monitor to read the air just inside the door and found CO levels over 100ppm. Personnel ventilated the home and when the levels were safe to enter the monitor was used to identify the source. The gas oven was turned on and within seconds the monitor read levels over 500ppm. It was also determined that the HVAC unit was also producing CO in the home. All appliances were turned off and the owner called a company to make repairs. Without the CO alarm the occupants would not have known that they were being poisoned most likely until physical symptoms appeared. CO poisoning is similar to flu symptoms and should not be ignored. Contact us today if you need assistance with alarms in your home.

04/06/2026

When it comes to fire safety, better get to hopping! This weekend while you're having a relaxing Easter holiday, remember to check the smoke alarms in your home or in your loved ones' homes.

The Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office's "Get Alarmed, Tennessee!" program has distributed more than 342,000 smoke alarms to Tennessee fire departments and over 295,000 have been installed. Most importantly, 524 people have been saved by alerts from smoke alarms installed through this program.

To request a FREE smoke alarm, contact your local fire department and ask if they participate in our "Get Alarmed, Tennessee!" program or make a request through our website: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/42a88dccc1394d1795ae503e55eb53c7

03/28/2026

Thankful for our firefighters who participated in Basic Vehicle Extrication Class. We had a great day for the practical application to get hands on tools to practice skills. A special thanks to Young's Towing & Recovery for providing the vehicles to practice with.

02/23/2026

The Annual Fire Department Awards Banquet was Saturday evening. We honored our Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners as well as our Top responders for the year 2025. Volunteers also received checks reflecting hours of service on calls for 2025. We Are Honored to serve our community with emergency services as, well as prevention through education and GetAlarmedTn Smoke and CO Installs upon request. Thank you to our County Mayor and County Officials that attended to share this night of recognition.

01/23/2026