Rhea County Rescue Squad 500

05/09/2026

03/24/2026

Last week to order!

01/12/2026

WATARS COOKBOOKS

WATARS has completed something we have never attempted as a state association before. We have compiled 277 recipes from Crewette Auxiliaries across our great state.
We will have these available at each of the February Region Meetings. You can’t beat the price of $10 each. If you want to make sure to get yours, please contact your WATARS Region Vice President.

Region 1 - Lou Peoples [email protected]
Region 2 - Carol Holland [email protected]
Region 3 - Jennifer Blair [email protected]
Region 4 - Dena Lee [email protected]

Be sure to pick yours up at your February Region Meeting.

10/18/2025

It’s almost that time of year again. In 3 days, you will need to obtain a permit to burn. Burn permits are required between October 15 and May 15th. When burning please keep the following in mind:

GET A PERMIT. A permit is required from the Tennessee Division of Forestry

Check with local authorities to make sure there are no local restrictions on burning currently in place, especially in cities and towns that have their own burning permit system.

Notify your local fire department and neighbors to let them know your plans to burn

Do NOT burn on windy days

Stay abreast of changing weather conditions

Establish wide control lines down to bare mineral soil at least five feet wide around burn piles

Keep fire containment equipment on hand during the fire (e.g. rake, shovel, water)

Stay with the fire until it is completely out. It's the law!

03/15/2025

02/16/2025

Come join us on April 26th and help support Rhea County's 12 volunteer fire districts with our annual Rhea County Fire Department Association fundraiser! There will be silent and live auctions, food, a swap meet, and a flea market. Support T-shirts will also be available for sale, so please come support your Rhea County volunteer firefighters!
PLEASE SHARE!!

10/16/2024

NASHVILLE – Beginning October 15, a free burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is required prior to burning leaves or natural vegetation, including debris generated by Hurricane Helene.

“Due to the vast amount of woody debris from Hurricane Helene and other recent storms across the state, we expect more outdoor burning than usual this year,” State Forester Heather Slayton said. “Since escaped debris burns are the leading cause of wildfires, it is important that Tennesseans take fire safety seriously. Burn permits are required by law and the tool by which we help citizens understand when and how to burn.”
RELEASE IN COMMENTS