The Town of Erwin Fire Department provides emergency response and educational services to the community. Our mission is to protect the citizens and visitors of Erwin from the adverse effects of fire and both natural and man-made disasters, as well as to provide effective fire prevention opportunities through public fire and life safety education.

The Town of Erwin Fire Department has been serving the community since 1891. We currently have 8 Full-Time and 7 part-time employees. We currently operate 4 front-line apparatus out of one station. The Town of Erwin Fire Department is an all-hazards agency and daily responds to calls for a variety of emergency services.

For Emergencies – Call 911

For Non-Emergencies – Call (423)-743-5201

Erwin
Fire Department

Chief Jason Harris
jharris@erwintn.org

Chief Deputy
Jimmy Padgett

Engine 9

Engine 9 is a 2023 E-One/Spartan Rescue Pumper, It carries 1000 gallons of water and has a 1500gpm pump. Engine 9 carries a Full set of Hurst extrication tools as well as other Rescue Equipment. E-9 is our first due Engine.

Engine 7

Engine 7 is a 1997 Pierce FL80, it carries 1000 gallons of water and has a 1500gpm pump. Engine 7 is our Second due Engine .Engine 7 was put into service back in October of 1997.

Ladder 1

Ladder 1 is a 1997 Pierce FL90, It carries 500 gallons of water and has a 1500gpm pump. It has a 50’ Tele Squirt elevated master stream. Ladder 1 was put into Service in October of 1997.

Captains

Ivan Washburn, Randall Adkins, Paul Green

Support 1

Support one is a 2020 F-150. It carries Extra rescue equipment as well as an AED for Medical Emergencies.

Engineers

Corey Hatcher, Chase Fisher, Amos Ledford

Fire Information

Fire Inspections

Business Fire Inspections – Inspections are conducted according to the 2018 International Fire Code and 2018 International Building Code. All businesses, apartments, nursing homes, and churches are inspected by code officials and firefighters in order to develop or update pre-fire plans to the structure and check for code compliance. This is critical to our ability to fight fire at a particular structure.
The pre-fire plan will contain valuable information, including but not limited to: the floor plan, needed fire flow, nearest hydrant location, etc.

Fireworks

The Town of Erwin has an ordinance prohibiting the sale, possession, or use of fireworks of any description within the city limits, except through public displays supervised by the

Town of Erwin Fire Department.

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Burn Permits

Burn Permits are required for ANY open burning in the Town limits. If you have dry grass or material to burn, contact the Fire Department at (423)743-5201 to get the required permit. Permits help avoid costly fire damage and allow firefighters to ensure a fire does not get out of control. Open burn permits may be obtained throughout the year; however, open burning bans may be enforced from time to time, depending on weather conditions. Permits are issued at no cost. Only brush and natural materials may be burned and the material must have been generated from the property. The Town collects brush year round and leaves seasonally. Contact Erwin Town Hall for Seasonal leaf pickup dates. Burning of construction material such as treated lumber, sheet rock, asphalt shingles, paint products, etc. is expressly prohibited. The individual obtaining the permit is responsible for such burning, as well as for the consequences of, or the damages, injuries, or claims resulting from such burning.

Our Services

Fire Suppression

When you have a fire emergency, call 911. The Town of Erwin Fire Department will respond quickly and do whatever we can to rescue those in danger as we bring the fire under control. Members of the Department investigate all fires to determine the cause and origin of the event.

Rescue

The Town of Erwin Fire Department responds to automobile collisions and other incidents to bring those in dangerous situations to safety. As first responders, we will also provide emergency medical care to anyone sustaining injury.

Hazardous Materials Mitigation

The Town of Erwin Fire Department is trained in the prevention and mitigation of incidents involving hazardous materials. We provide rapid extraction to rescue those in harm’s way as well as safe containment, decontamination, and disposal to keep the community safe.

Emergency Medical Care

Members of the Town of Erwin Fire Department are trained to provide treatment for trauma-related injuries and other medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, diabetic emergencies, and respiratory arrest. Call 911 if you experience a medical emergency or see someone who needs help, and we will respond quickly to provide emergency medical care.

Public Education and Prevention

One way the Town of Erwin Fire Department keeps the community safe is by providing public education to teach safe practices. We also perform fire and life safety inspections at businesses to make sure they are following safe practices. Contact the Town of Erwin Fire Department to find out more or to schedule a fire safety event.

JOIN OUR TEAM

The Town of Erwin Fire Department is a combination fire department. This means that we employ full-time career firefighters as well as part-time and reserve firefighters. Part-time and reserve firefighters respond alongside our career firefighters and provide a force multiplier for our emergency response operations.

Benefits of a Part-Time / Reserve Firefighter

Being a member of a progressive, active emergency response organization
Free training
Free uniforms and personal protective equipment

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a high school diploma or GED
Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Tennessee with the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Must submit to and pass a medical examination
Must pass a pre-employment physical agility test
Must attend and successfully complete Intro, Basic, and live Firefighting through the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy within 1 year of Hire Date.
New Full-Time employees will attend and complete the Northeast Tennessee Regional Fire Training Academy which lasts 13 weeks. After completion of the academy, new hires will be certified to the Level of Firefighter 2, Hazmat Technician and Emergency Medical Responder.

Erwin Fire Department

Chief Jason Harris jharris@erwintn.org

Chief Deputy Jimmy Padgett