Description

The Fentress County Fire Department proudly serves the residents and visitors of Fentress County, Tennessee, providing fire protection, rescue services, and emergency response across more than 500 square miles of rural and frontier terrain. As a volunteer-based department, our firefighters are dedicated men and women who stand ready to answer the call—day or night—to protect lives, property, and our community.

Our department responds to a wide range of emergencies, including structure fires, wildland fires, vehicle accidents, technical rescues, and natural disasters. With the county’s unique geography, including remote areas and popular destinations like Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and Pickett State Park, our crews are trained and equipped to operate in challenging environments where rapid response and coordination are critical.

We work closely with Fentress County EMS, Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and 911 communications to ensure a unified and effective response to every incident. Through continuous training, public education, and community outreach, we strive not only to respond to emergencies—but to prevent them.

At our core, the Fentress County Fire Department is built on service, commitment, and community. Our volunteers are your neighbors, friends, and family members—dedicated to keeping Fentress County safe.

Address
115 Justice Center Dr.
Jamestown, TN 38556
Phone
Emergency – 911
Non-Emergency – 931-879-8310
Fax

FAQ

  • Unit 1 Central District – Justice Center Dr. Jamestown, TN
  • Unit 3 Grimsley District – Banner Roslin Rd
  • Unit 4 Armathwaite District – Stockton Rd
  • Unit 5 East Jamestown District – Pickett Park Hwy
  • Unit 6 Pall Mall District – North York Hwy
  • Unit 7 Clarkrange District – South York Hwy
  • Unit 9 West Fentress District – Livingston Hwy
  • Unit 10 Double Top District – Double Top Rd.
  • Unit 11 Sharps Chapel/Alticrest District – Leatherwood Ford Rd.
  • Unit 12 Honey Creek/Mt. Helen District – Old Mt. Helen Rd
  • Unit 13 Wilder District – In the early stages of developing a station location.
  • Unit 2 City of Jamestown – Justice Center Dr.
  • Unit 8 City of Allardt – Michigan Ave

A: Fentress County EMS responded to just over 3200 calls in 2019 and approximately 3400 in 2020

A: Fentress County has 6 ambulance, but try to staff 3 ALS(Advanced Life Support) ambulances during the day, and 2 ALS ambulances during the night. They do alternating 12 hour shifts, so the day crews are available for call at night, and the night crews are available for call during the day. So if needed, there could be 5 staffed, ALS ambulances.

A: The stations are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 52 weeks of the year and can be contacted for emergencies by calling 911. If you need assistance with billing issue or have other questions, please call our bill office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The number to our billing office is 931-879-3319

A: First of all, we want you to get well and we want to provide you with the highest level of pre-hospital emergency care as possible. Once you have been cared for, we will bill your insurance company for you.

A: We have protocols in place for the attending paramedic to transport to the closes appropriate facility; however, the patient or patient’s family has a right to request another facility. When you request to be transported to a different hospital, you may be asked to sign a form that explains that you understand that your insurance may not cover any or all charges. EMS crews should explain to you the risk and benefits of going to a different facility to allow you to make an informed decision.

A: Yes. We will examine a patient and talk with them, but he or she has the right to refuse treatment, transport, or both at any time. There are some exceptions based on mental competency and minors.

A: Tony Maxfield is the director of Fentress County EMS, call him during business hours at 931-879-8147 and he would be happy and answer any questions you have.