Sullivan West Volunteer Fire Department

07/15/2026

Thanks to the State Fire Mashal's Office and our local representatives for helping support the Volunteer Firefighter and Equipment Training Grant. This year we were fortunate enough to receive funding to help purchase SCBA (airpack) bottles.

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Members of the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office, as well as state and local elected officials, spent the morning at Northeast State Community College ho…

07/08/2026

See a stopped emergency vehicle on the side of the road? 🚓🚒🚑

Do 3 things:
✔️ Slow down
✔️ Move over safely
✔️ Stay alert

*Some states have expanded laws to include all stopped vehicles.

07/04/2026

With the expansion of Rural Service Patrol into Middle Tennessee, TDOT’s HELP network now serves all of Tennessee’s interstates. Whether you’re in a major metro area or traveling through a rural part of the state, assistance is just a call to 511 away.

HELP operators assist stranded motorists and help clear crash scenes more quickly, reducing congestion and improving safety for everyone on the road. That’s especially important in rural areas, where crashes often occur at higher speeds and can be more complex to manage.

07/02/2026

Everyone have a safe and wonderful 4th of July weekend.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the incredible dads in our community and within our department.

06/16/2026

Remember: Home fire escape planning and drills are an essential part of fire safety. A home fire escape plan needs to be developed and practiced before a fire strikes. Home fire escape planning should include the following:

-Drawing a map of each level of the home, showing all doors and windows.

-Going to each room and pointing to the two ways out.

-Making sure someone will help children, older adults, and people with disabilities wake up and get out.

-Teaching children how to escape on their own in case you cannot help them

-Establishing a meeting place outside and away from the home where everyone can meet after exiting.

06/13/2026

Anyone missing this boy he is at the fire department… UPDATE .. this sweet boy will be at Sullivan county animal shelter ..

06/11/2026

Millions across the U.S. are facing their first round of summer heat this week! 🌡️🥵

Your first instinct on a 90-degree day may be to get in the car, crank the AC to max and sit there, but there’s a much faster way to clear out stagnant air. ⤵️

And remember: a parked car gets dangerously hot instantly. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle — not even for a second.

05/28/2026