Rhea County E-911

05/24/2026

05/23/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, the City of Dayton proudly installed several American flags along the 1776-foot median on Highway 27 in south Dayton as a tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Fittingly, the 1776-foot median serves as a reminder of the year our nation was founded as America approaches its 250th anniversary. As these flags wave over our community, may they inspire us to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of those who gave everything for our freedom.

05/16/2026

What can you do if he’s “Choosin’ Texas?” Probably not much. But in a cardiac emergency, there IS somethin’ you can do. Know the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR.

If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of this country smash from Ella Langley.

05/16/2026

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

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to our dispatchers, deputies, officers and fire members working this Mother’s Day. We appreciate all you do every day!

Post if you are a mom working today!

05/09/2026

Thank you to Teresa Congioloso for bringing a strawberry pancake breakfast to our dispatchers before the Strawberry Festival begins today. We appreciate you and your kindness!

05/09/2026