Houston County, TN Fire Department

06/18/2026

Today, after several months of work, we finally put our brush truck in service. There alot of people I need to thank for making this happen.

First to the private individual for the $10,000 donation that helped with the purchase of the 3/4 ton truck.

Next to the County Commissioners, and especially the Mayor and Sheriff, for the remainder of the funds we needed to complete the purchase.

To Gavin Lewis for the awesome dealing we had with Lewis Auto Sales.

Charlotte Fire Dept for the donation of the brush unit that was mounted in the bed. This donation saved us literally thousands of dollars!

Finally to the Fire Dept team that put countless hours, blood, sweat, and their own money into this project. Lt Joe Kane, Capt Bill Hall, Firefighters Shane Richards, Billy Mathis, Tracy Stavely, Nelson Spencer, and I'm sure I am missing others.

Thank you all!! This is going to make a big difference with the abilities, this pump unit has and the 3/4 ton truck can do, for this County and our mutual aid partners.

Chief Jim Stanley

06/04/2026

6/2/26
Single vehicle MVA utility truck with a flatbed trailer off the road. TN49, 9600 block.

Tractor fire on Longbranch Rd. Tractor total loss.

Two car MVA Clay Tomlinson & Cave Orchard Rd. No injuries.

06/01/2026

5/31/26
Motorcycle in the woods Longbranch Rd. Both riders left the scene before arrival.

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05/30/2026

5/29/26

Residential fire alarm on Brigham Br Rd. No fire, set off by cooking

Tree on a house Tn 13 south. No injuries, Turned over to EMA so we could respond to the next call.

Pickup into a tree head on on Dancer Br Rd. 3 occupants unrestrained, all ejected. Heavy damage to the truck, truck was fire safe. Units sent to the airport for helicopter stand by.

Helicopter stand by for three helicopters.

05/20/2026

Important announcement!!! Today is our FireFighter Captain and Houston County EMA Director Bill Hall’s BIRTHDAY! We’re pretty sure he’s not getting older, just more experienced in saving the day! If you see him out today make sure you wish him a big happy birthday!

05/15/2026

Firefighter Billy Mathis showing the kids at MCCAA Houston Headstart the fine art of using a small diameter fire hose this morning.
Thank you for the opportunity to see the kids!

05/13/2026

5/12/26
Tractor fire Town Br Rd. Tractor was a total loss.

05/13/2026

5/10/26
Tree down pulling power lines down on Bateman Br Rd

Helicopter lz at airport

Man fallen off a tractor reportedly trapped underneath. Not trapped just underneath, pulled free.

5/11/26
EMS assist for a woman fallen off a horse on Rye Loop. Fire Department not needed.

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05/12/2026

Big congratulations to our very own Firefighter Amanda on an incredible accomplishment!

Through determination, long hours, and serious dedication, Amanda has officially graduated from Motlow State College and earned her Advanced EMT license!

After already completing her EMT certification, she pushed even further—successfully finishing 16 weeks of advanced coursework along with 120 clinical hours to reach this milestone.

Her commitment to serving others, both on the fireground and in emergency medical care, is something we are incredibly proud of. Amanda’s hard work, perseverance, and passion for helping her community truly shine.

Please join us in celebrating Amanda and this well-deserved achievement!

05/10/2026

5/7/26
Mutual aid to Sylvia-Yellow Creek Fire Department for a structure fire.

Mutual aid to City of Erin Fire Department for a landing zone at the middle school for a medical helicopter.

Residential smoke alarm on Firetower Rd. False alarm.

Smoke report on 147 in the area of 232. Camp fire that was well contained with people around it, no emergency.

5/8/26
Report of an explosion and smoke on Old Stewart Rd. Fully involved house was found. Mutual aid from City of Tennessee Ridge Fire Dept, City of Erin Fire Department, Stewart County Fire Rescue. House was a total loss. TBI is currently investigating.

5/9/26
Report of a boat on fire with people on the water in the Danville area of the river. Immediate assistance was requested from TWRA, US Coast Guard, Benton County, Stewart County Fire Rescue, THP for a helicopter, TEMA for a drone. We deployed both of our boats, one to find the boat and the other to begin searching for boat debris and victims. Once the "boat" was found, it was determined it was an old building that was built as a floating store years ago. Someone lit it on fire and it ended up in the main channel of the river. Several boat crews and THP Air searched the area and determined there was nobody in the water. The dock was a total loss.

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