City of Athens Fire Department

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Planning on Burning in the Friendly City?

You can now obtain a burn permit by email or phone!

Email: [email protected]
(Please include your name, contact info, and the nature of what you intend to burn)

Or by calling

Fire Department Headquarters: 423-744-2762

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Our new Pierce fire trucks are underway! These 2 new units will be a tremendous asset to the Friendly City!

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AFD's 3rd Battalion putting in some training "throwing ladders" or practicing setting up ladders for Firefighting/Rescue Operations. Just one of many ways the AFD maintains readiness to respond to calls for service within the Friendly City

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"Trial by Water"

Firefighters within the Athens Fire Department must pass a series of test or "practicals" when applying for the position of Driver/Engineer. These tests or "practicals" consist of driving evolutions, pump operations, and apparatus familiarization drills.

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AFD introduces its newest recruit!

The Athens Fire Department welcomes Firefighter Ty Gable as its new full-time Firefighter.

Congratulations and good luck on your new career endeavor Firefighter Gable!

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Hail to the Chiefs!

The City of Athens Fire Department would like to congratulate Deputy Chief Tim Schultz and Battalion Chief Mark Lillard on their newly appointed positions!

Congratulations gentlemen!

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Engine Co. 11 getting some hydrant hookup training in today! Pictured below is our one and only Firefighter Grueber learning the ropes! Keep up the good work FF. Grueber!

[NWS Morristown @NWSMorristown]

There is a risk of severe storms today. Stay alert to the latest forecast, and possible watch and warnings for this afternoon. #mrxwx

[Brittany Beggs @Brittany_Beggs]

Here we go again. Another round of storms today will bring the potential for damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a tornado. Those in the Slight Risk have the greater chance today. TIMING: 2PM to 7PM EDT.

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Governor Lee’s COVID-19 Briefing for today, 24 April, is scheduled for 10AM Central/11AM Eastern to discuss details on reopening TN next week. If not watching on tv or via FB, you can also livestream from this link: https://t.co/Dijv6TwpGp

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Thank you to Little Caesars Pizza of Athens for providing our on-duty crews with lunch today!

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Athens COVID-19 Update for 19 April 2020 can be viewed at https://t.co/d00Z3Ksle1. Drive -through assessment at the Layman Expo Center at Athens Regional Park was a huge success. In a 3-hour assessment window, 334 tests were gathered. Everyone that wanted to be tested was tested.

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Athens COVID-19 update for 14 April 2020 can be viewed at https://t.co/O4mlT4GWcW. This update features Paige Zabo, President/CEO, of the United Way of McMinn and Meigs Counties.

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Sunday night was very trying time for our region. Fortunately many highly trained women and men stand ever ready to protect the Tennessee Valley. Around 12:30am, City of Athens Fire and Englewood Fire Dept answered the call to help our brothers and sisters in Bradely County.

[NWS Morristown @NWSMorristown]

Preliminary tornado survey in Eastern Chattanooga indicates at least an EF-2 tornado near the Hamilton Place mall. We're continuing to gather more information so this may be updated. Important to stay out of this area if possible due to allow emergency services to work.

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Update to the tornado that went through East Chattanooga:

Storm survey has found EF-3 damage with winds estimated around 145mph. Storm survey is still ongoing, we'll continue to post updates as they come in.