Knoxville Fire Department - TN

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One last very hot afternoon today for much of the Tennessee Valley with heat indices soaring above 100 degrees. A cold ...
08/17/2026

One last very hot afternoon today for much of the Tennessee Valley with heat indices soaring above 100 degrees. A cold front arrival later today, may bring strong to severe thunderstorms to the region during the afternoon and evening hours. Damaging winds are the primary threat, along with isolated flash flooding.
-Heat Index values above 100 for much of the Valley with portions of the Central Valley and Southeast Tennessee seeing values reach or exceed 105 degrees. See Heat Advisory.
-Strong to severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon into the evening hours. Damaging winds and isolated flash flooding are the main threats. A spin-up tornado, as well as small hail, cannot totally be ruled out.

08/15/2026

WEATHER AWARE: Extremely hot heat indexes are expected in our area this weekend. Minimize time spent outdoors, if possible, stay hydrated and wear light and loose fitting clothes.

Charles Holman was awarded a Unit Commendation by KPD as part of the Search and Rescue Team. This is a great example of ...
08/14/2026

Charles Holman was awarded a Unit Commendation by KPD as part of the Search and Rescue Team. This is a great example of Police and Fire working together to demonstrate outstanding service. We are proud to have you as part of our Department.

Soon to be Senior FFs are taking a PDO class this week. A Fire Apparatus Pumper Driver/Operator class teaches firefighte...
08/14/2026

Soon to be Senior FFs are taking a PDO class this week. A Fire Apparatus Pumper Driver/Operator class teaches firefighters how to safely drive fire trucks, position apparatus at emergency scenes, and operate fire pumps to supply adequate water pressure to hose lines. Keep up the good work!

For TBT, here's an old photo of Fire Station 11, taken sometime in 1927. The fire truck is approximately a 1921 American...
08/13/2026

For TBT, here's an old photo of Fire Station 11, taken sometime in 1927. The fire truck is approximately a 1921 American LaFrance. In 1914, KFD bought its first piece of motorized fire equipment, marking the beginning of our transition from horse-drawn to combustion engines in the department.

With the high school football jamboree happening this week, we would like to remind everyone to stay safe and cool.The t...
08/12/2026

With the high school football jamboree happening this week, we would like to remind everyone to stay safe and cool.
The temperatures will be high so it will be important to:
-Prioritize Hydration: Drink plenty of water throughout the day and during the games.
-Dress accordingly: Loose fitting and light colored clothing can help.
-Shade and rest: Take breaks from the sun and try to stay cool.

-Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms possible this afternoon and again tonight.-First round, if it occurs, would ...
08/11/2026

-Multiple rounds of strong to severe storms possible this afternoon and again tonight.
-First round, if it occurs, would impact primarily southwest VA and northeast TN during the mid afternoon hours.
-Second round would be a line of storms area wide late this evening and into tonight.
-Damaging straight line winds and isolated flash flooding are the main impacts.
-An isolated tornado can't be ruled out, but the threat for that appears to be primarily north of our area.

Knox County Schools are returning this upcoming Monday. Please be cautious and aware of students around bus stops. Enjoy...
08/07/2026

Knox County Schools are returning this upcoming Monday. Please be cautious and aware of students around bus stops. Enjoy the weekend.

Earlier today, Engine 12 had the pleasure of meeting up with a local bicycle club as they kicked off their ride along th...
08/01/2026

Earlier today, Engine 12 had the pleasure of meeting up with a local bicycle club as they kicked off their ride along the Third Creek Greenway

We always enjoy opportunities to connect with our community, answer questions about the fire department, and build relationships with the people we proudly serve.

Thanks to the Engine 12 crew for sharing!

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Knoxville, TN
37915

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