Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department

Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department Proudly serving the Townsend community since 1979, the TAVFD is composed entirely of volunteers.

Let’s make a showing for our community bank!
04/02/2026

Let’s make a showing for our community bank!

Come out today to the community egg hunt Little River Railroad & Lumber Company Museum. Hunt for eggs, look at the train...
03/28/2026

Come out today to the community egg hunt Little River Railroad & Lumber Company Museum. Hunt for eggs, look at the train, get prizes and see a fire truck. Egg hunt starts at 1:00pm.

03/26/2026

The Townsend Area is currently under a burn ban until we have some rain and less wind. This was handed down by the division of State Forestry.

Beautiful weather today for rope rescue training!Thanks to The Secret Slice for the pizza and wings, to David and Angela...
03/21/2026

Beautiful weather today for rope rescue training!

Thanks to The Secret Slice for the pizza and wings, to David and Angela Wilson for letting us use your property as a location for our scenario, and to Larry and Leanne Overton for putting on the training.

01/18/2026

🚨 Now Recruiting New Members 🚨

Townsend Fire/Rescue is proud to announce our next New Member Orientation Class starting Tuesday, February 24th - and we’re looking for motivated individuals who want to serve their community and be part of something bigger than themselves.

No experience? No problem. We have a structured orientation process that goes through each detail of our fire department and how we work.

🔥 Free training from State Certified instructors
🚒 Gear provided
👕 Uniform allowance
🏋️‍♀️Gym access with personal trainer
🤝A tight-knit team

Whether you’re interested in firefighting, EMS, rope rescue, swift water rescue, or support services/behind the scenes, there’s a place for you here.

✅ Requirements:
🔴 Age 16+
🔴 Valid drivers license
🔴 Consent to background check and urine drug screen
🔴 Live in the Townsend Area

If you want to give back, learn new skills, and be a deeply rooted part of the Townsend community - this might be for you.

🚨 You can find our online application at www.tavfd.org/volunteer 🚨

👻 Come on out to our Station 4 tonight from 6-8pm for candy and firetrucks!
10/31/2025

👻 Come on out to our Station 4 tonight from 6-8pm for candy and firetrucks!

Starting today burn permits required for any outdoor burning. East Tennessee DistrictDarren Bailey, District ForesterNat...
10/15/2025

Starting today burn permits required for any outdoor burning.

East Tennessee District
Darren Bailey, District Forester
Nathan Waters, Asst. District Forester (Fire)
Shawn Hendrickson, Asst. District Forester (State Forests)
P.O. Box 2666, Knoxville, TN 37901-2666
Voice: (865) 594-6432, Fax: (865) 974-4172.

You can obtain your permit online at burnsafetn.org

10/15/2025

🔥🌳 It is wildfire season in Tennessee, which means burn permits are required whenever you burn leaves or natural debris, including hurricane debris.

A few things to note:

🔥 Permits are FREE

🔥 Permits can be obtained online at burnsafetn.org

🔥 If you don't have internet access, you can get a permit Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm local time, by calling 877-350-2876

🔥 Some local municipalities have additional burning restrictions and / or alternative burn permit programs, so always check local requirements before burning

🔥 Links to information about burning hurricane debris can be found at burnsafetn.org

We're happy to answer any questions you have!

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our Assistant Chief, Stan Totten, on August 12, 2025.A memorial ser...
09/09/2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our Assistant Chief, Stan Totten, on August 12, 2025.

A memorial service to honor Stan’s life and legacy will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Townsend Station 1, located at 133 Tiger Drive, Townsend, TN. Following the service, a procession will take place to Grandview Cemetery, where Stan will be laid to rest.

The Totten family and the Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department warmly invite friends, neighbors, and members of the community to attend this service in remembrance of Stan.

Stan faithfully served the Townsend community for more than 30 years as a firefighter and Assistant Chief. He was a mentor, teacher, and friend to all of us, and his absence will be felt deeply. While our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing that Stan had a saving faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are confident that upon entering the kingdom of heaven, he was joyfully reunited with his beloved wife of 67 years, Marge.

Stan’s life was one of remarkable service and dedication:
• Veteran of the Korean War
• High school science teacher for 23 years
• Instructor in Fire Science and Technology at two community colleges
• Instructor for the National Fire Academy
• Recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award from the National Park Service
• Dedicated member of the Marmora Volunteer Fire Company and the Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department, amassing over 70 years in the Volunteer Fire Service

At 95 years of age, Stan’s legacy is one of honor, service, and unwavering commitment to others.

Go rest high on that mountain, brother. Your work on earth is done.

Respectfully,
Chief Don Stallions

Much thanks to Peaceful Side Social for their donation!As part of their program, Peaceful Side Social donates 0.5% of ...
08/25/2025

Much thanks to Peaceful Side Social for their donation!

As part of their program, Peaceful Side Social donates 0.5% of every check, and when guests choose to round up their total, those small acts of kindness add up to a generous gift that helps us continue serving our community.

Hope you all were able to make it to the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival! We appreciate Oldham Hospitality & Apple Valle...
08/17/2025

Hope you all were able to make it to the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival!

We appreciate Oldham Hospitality & Apple Valley Kitchen for donating 20 meals to feed the Townsend Fire Department while we worked the festival yesterday!

Left to right: Firefighters Graham, Tessa, Larry, and Will

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133 Tiger Drive
Townsend, TN
37882

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