<![CDATA[Blount County Fire Protection District - Old - Blog & News]]>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:18:07 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Special Called Meeting - UPDATE]]>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:30:00 GMThttps://www.blountfire.org/old---blog--news/special-called-meetingDue to a scheduling conflict the date of The Blount County Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners special called meeting has changed to Thursday, February 5th, at 6:00 PM.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and take potential action regarding the selection of a fire chief. The meeting will be held in the District's boardroom at 808 West Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801.]]><![CDATA[BCFD Board of Commissioners Meeting]]>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:13:43 GMThttps://www.blountfire.org/old---blog--news/bcfd-board-of-commissioners-meetingNotice of Upcoming Blount County Board of Commissioners Meeting
The Blount County Board of Commissioners will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
We invite all residents to attend and stay informed on current fire department matters. The full agenda for the evening is attached at the bottom of this post for your review.
Meeting Details:
  • Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Location: 808 W Lamar Alexander PKWY, Maryville TN 37801

Live Stream For those unable to attend in person, the meeting will be publicly streamed live on YouTube. You can watch the proceedings at the following link: Watch the Meeting Live Here

Public Participation If you wish to address the Board or be added to the agenda, please contact the office directly at 865-983-2133 prior to the meeting date.
]]><![CDATA[HIRING A FIRE CHIEF]]>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:41:29 GMThttps://www.blountfire.org/old---blog--news/hiring-a-fire-chief
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The Blount County Fire Protection Board of Commissioners is currently accepting resumes for the position of Fire Chief. 

Minimum Requirements:
  • Must be a current Tennessee Certified Firefighter
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a management or leadership role

Salary:
  • $70,000 - $75,000 per year

Interested candidates should submit a resume by the following methods:
The Blount County Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#BlountCountyTN #MaryvilleTN #Hiring #FireChief
]]><![CDATA[IT'S OFFICIAL - STATION 10 IS OPEN]]>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.blountfire.org/old---blog--news/its-official-station-10-is-openWe are proud to announce that Blount County Fire Protection District's new Station 10 is officially open and responding to calls!

Located at 3402 Montvale Road, this 24/7 staffed station is a vital investment in our community's safety. As Blount County grows, Station 10 will ensure faster response times when you need us most.

This station is here to protect lives, memories, and futures.

Want to support our mission? Our firefighters rely on community support. Please consider investing in a safer Blount County by making a DONATION or SUBSCRIBING !
  • Info: 865-983-2133 | www.blountfire.org
  • Location: 3402 Montvale Rd (Staffed 24/7)

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. Together, we are building a safer, stronger Blount County!
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#BlountCountyFire #FireStation10 #NowOpen #GrandOpening #BlountCounty #FirstResponders #Firefighter #CommunitySafety]]><![CDATA[Coming Soon - Station 10]]>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:22:11 GMThttps://www.blountfire.org/old---blog--news/coming-soon-station-10​Breaking News!
We are thrilled to announce that we have purchased the property and are planning the construction for our brand new fire station 10! This station will be built at 3402 Montvale Rd. This Fire Station is being built to better serve the residents of Blount County Fire Protection District and to help save Lives, Memories and Futures.

As growth in Blount county continues, the need for fire services continues to grow. This station will be staffed 24 hours a day and will improve the response time to the county. Stay tuned for more information as construction develops!
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For questions on how to become a subscriber to Blount County Fire or to make a donation to help fund this project Please call us at 865-983-2133 or visit www.blountfire.org
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]]><![CDATA[Happy New Year!]]>Fri, 01 Jan 2016 08:59:46 GMThttps://www.blountfire.org/old---blog--news/fri-jan-01-2016If you’re like many Americans, you’re starting off the New Year with a resolution to improve your health. As you work towards your resolution, consider one additional step to maintain your health: fire prevention. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is urging everyone to make 2016 a healthy and fire-safe year.

Most people say they feel safest at home. But data shows 83% of all fire deaths in the U.S. happen in homes.

Follow these tips to ring in fire safety this New Year:

• Make sure your home is protected by working smoke alarms. Half of all home fire deaths happen at night, when people are sleeping.
• Test your smoke alarms once a month, and replace your smoke alarms when they're 10 years old. 
• Cooking is the main cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Make safety your first ingredient; stay in the kitchen when you are cooking at high temperatures. Fires start when the heat gets too high. If you see any smoke or grease starts to boil, turn the burner off.
• If you have children living in your home or visiting look for fire and burn dangers from their point of view. Never leave lighters or matches where children can reach them. 

]]><![CDATA[Train Derailment & Evacuation]]>Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:19:24 GMThttps://www.blountfire.org/old---blog--news/train-derailment-evacuationINFORMATION HOT LINE FOR
TRAIN DERAILMENT
& EVACUATION
(865) 273-3406]]><![CDATA[Coats Needed!!!]]>Thu, 04 Dec 2014 20:34:58 GMThttps://www.blountfire.org/old---blog--news/coats-neededWe are in full swing delivering coats to the schools and we are in desperate need of boys coats Size 5T to 18/20!!!! If you, or anyone you know has coats that you can donate, please drop them off at any of the Blount County Fire Department stations.

If you don't have any coats, you can still help out by making a tax deductible donation at any of the Blount County Fire stations or by mail at:

Blount County Fire (Coats)
Blount County Fire Protection District
PO Box 4488
Maryville, TN 37802
]]><![CDATA[Surplus Vehicle Auction]]>Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:36:57 GMThttps://www.blountfire.org/old---blog--news/surplus-vehicle-auctionWe are auctioning off some of our surplus vehicles.  Here's your chance to own a part of Blount County Fire Department history.
Check out the links below and make a bid!!!

1978 Chevrolet Scottsdale 30 - 4WD Brush Truck

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1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Ext. Cab Long Bed 4WD

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