Scotts Hill Fire Department

06/01/2026

05/27/2026

For a Community and Department as small as ours we are very fortunate to have a ISO Class 5 rating. We continue to look for ways to improve our rating and service to the community. Paris TN Fire Department has come up with an excellent example of explaining the rating.

You may have heard the term “ISO rating” before, but what does it actually mean?

ISO ratings help measure how prepared a community is to respond to fires and emergencies. It’s based on things like firefighter staffing and training, water supply and hydrants, equipment, fire prevention efforts, emergency communications, and more.

A lower ISO rating reflects stronger fire protection capabilities and can benefit homeowners, businesses, and the community as a whole.

05/21/2026

Scotts Hill Fire Department and Scotts Hill Police Department is on scene of MVA on Highway 100 just West of Mt Zion Rd.

05/20/2026

Our department had a call at the Old IAPPEL bldg this evening. A wood pile close to the building. Stations 9 and 15 assisted our department. When arrived flames was rising high, we soon had them knocked down.

05/19/2026

Scotts Hill Fire Department was proud to assist in escorting the SHHS Baseball and Softball Teams through town.

05/19/2026

Scotts Hill Fire Department was proud to assist in escorting the SHHS Baseball and Softball Teams through town.

05/18/2026

05/16/2026

This week during National Police Week, we want to recognize and thank all of our brothers and sisters in blue for the sacrifices they make every day to protect our communities.

We may give each other a hard time from time to time, but at the end of the day we stand together when our communities need us most. The partnership between law enforcement, fire, EMS, and dispatch is what keeps Scotts Hill moving forward and keeps our citizens safe.

Thank you to all law enforcement officers of@ Scotts Hill Police Department for your service, dedication, and commitment. Stay safe, and know that Scotts Hill Fire Department supports you this week and every week.

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