Eight students from the Interact Club at South Pittsburg High School recently volunteered their time to complete a landscaping and beautification project at the South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department fire station. The project took place May 9 following recent repainting efforts at the station. According to organizers, the students arrived early on a Saturday …
Rising fuel costs are presenting significant challenges for volunteer fire departments. Budgetary concerns are now requiring firefighters in some areas to cover operational expenses personally when responding to emergency calls. For example, Haletown Fire and Rescue in Marion County can spend up to $100 on diesel for each operation, which places a considerable financial strain …
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the recipients of the volunteer fire departments 2026 funding. This year a record $20 million will be distributed. The $20 million appropriation for 2026 is the program’s single largest allocation since its inception in 2020. Area departments …
The South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department recently received turnout gear from the Gary Sinise Foundation for all its firemen. This gear expires every ten years, equipping one person costs about $4,500. This doesn’t include the air pack, mask, and tank, which is about another $10,000 per person. The fire department received a Gary Sinise …
At 7:17 PM on Tuesday, June 25, a wildland fire was reported on South Pittsburg Mountain. Around 8 PM South Pittsburg Mountain Fire Department requested assistance from the Jasper Highlands Fire Department. The forestry service and the two fire departments contained the fire around 10:20 PM.
On Wednesday night (March 20, 2024), at approximately 6:15 p.m., the South Pittsburg Mountain Fire Department responded to the 10000 Block of South Pittsburg Mountain Road. When they arrived, firemen found a 6-foot enclosed trailer fully engulfed in flames. Multiple firefighters responded to the scene for approximately one hour. There were no injuries to citizens …
Each year, the first week in March is observed in Tennessee as Volunteer Firefighters Week to honor and recognize volunteer firefighters for their courageous and dedicated service. “Tennessee’s volunteer fire departments embody the Volunteer State’s spirit as they willingly put their lives on the line for their communities for little or no compensation or recognition …
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office proudly announce that 196 Tennessee volunteer fire departments will receive grants as part of the $10 million Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program. Area departments receiving grants: South Pittsburg Mountain, Mt. Crest in Bledsoe County, Crossroads in Powell Crossroads, Mullins …
On Monday, at approximately 9:50 am, the South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department responded to Frank Bolton Rd for a structure fire with two units and five firemen. We also requested Sewanee TN Volunteer Fire Department for mutual aid, and Marion County Constable Stacy Hickman also responded for traffic safety. Sewanee Fire responded with an …
The Marion County Fire Prevention Day will be held at the old Jasper Elementary School this Saturday, October 7th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Come meet your local firefighters and see the tools and vehicles they use to keep you safe. Drop by and sign up for free fire alarm installations from your local …
