Chester County Fire Dept

06/01/2026

05/19/2026

Thank you to our EMS partners with Med Center! And thank you to our own EMR’s and first responders!

May 17-23 is set aside as National EMS Week.
To all EMTs and Paramedics, we honor you this week, and thank you always.

05/18/2026

This past week CCFD firefighters joined up with City of Henderson Fire Dept firefighters and members from Chester County Rescue Squad for vehicle extraction training. Everyone learn different techniques to rescue patients out of wrecked vehicles safely and efficiently. This was a great opportunity for all three departments to learn and work together, preparing for the possibility of collaboration on a real life situation. Thank you to Chester Co Rescue Squad for putting on a great class!!

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

05/13/2026

Please avoid any burning today. There is an elevated fire weather danger for the region.

A Rangeland Fire Weather Danger Statement is now in effect through 7PM for areas north of the TN/MS border. Low relative humidity and gusty winds will cause elevated fire weather concerns.

05/11/2026

Many of the brush fires we are called to require the help of the State Forestry Department. If it wasn’t for the equipment that they bring, majority of those fires would be near impossible to contain.

05/09/2026

Last night Chester County Fire Dept received a mutual aid request from Henry County for the Sigma 360 Plastics Factory fire. CCFD sent a small strike team to assist with manpower. CCFD crews remained on scene and assisted with suppression efforts until the early hours of the morning. We are grateful for our committed volunteers willing to put in the work for those in need!

05/05/2026

Thank you to all of our firefighters and firefighters across the country!!

On International Firefighters Day, we honor Tennessee's bravest. Did you know there over 12,460 volunteer firefighters in Tennessee? That's nearly 60% of the total number of Tennessee's firefighters.

supports volunteer fire departments and rescue squads across Tennessee.

To all of those who are prepared to give all, thank you.