The Sewanee Fire Department serves the community by protecting lives and property over an 84-square-mile territory and by providing mutual aid assistance to neighboring communities for their fire and rescue needs. In 2024, the Fire Department responded to 265 calls, including structure and wildland fires, vehicle extrications, rope rescue operations, and mutual aid to Marion and Grundy County.

During the academic year, the department consists of volunteers from the community, university students, faculty, and staff. Outside the academic year, the department has 28 volunteers.

If you want to learn more about becoming a firefighter, please get in touch with Nathan Stewart at ncstewar@sewanee.edu. The Fire Department trains at 7:30 PM on Tuesdays at Sewanee Station (111 Alabama Avenue), and potential new members are invited to attend before committing to join.