FAQ (Frequently asks questions)
Well will try to answer any common question that the public has about The Fire Service in general, our department or any other question people email us and ask.
How do I join: Click Here
Burn Permits: Click Here
Yard Markers: Click Here
Smoke Detectors: Click Here
When Should Your Smoke Detectors Be Replaced: Click Here
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Click Here
How do I join:
That is a easy question to answer - Application - Simply click on the application link, print it, and mail to us.
Andersonville Volunteer Fire Department : Attn R. Reeder
PO Box 340, Attention R.Reeder
Andersonville, TN 37705
Once we receive your application someone will contact you to confirm we have recieved your application and a date for you to show up for your interview with the department.
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Forest Fire / Brush Fire Season
Due to extremely high wildfire danger caused by the drought, record high temperatures and low humidity, state Forestry officials implemented burn restrictions. Burn permits for Anderson County can be obatained from phone number (865) 494-9434 Monday - Friday. Please take the time to read the "Learn Before You Burn Brochure"
Effective August 27, 2007 citizens were required to obtain a burning permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry before conducting any outdoor, open burning of debris within 500 feet of woodlands, grasslands and forest lands. Forest Fire Public Information Booklet can be found HERE.
Considering the forecast for continued hot, dry conditions and little chance of major rainfall state forestry officials will issuing burning permits on a very limited basis and considering current conditions. These steps are being taken to help undercut the threat of wildfires caused by debris burning before they happen, and to protect lives and property.
Typically, burning permits are not required by the state division of Forestry except during official fire season, which runs from October 15th through May 15th each year. However, under state law the state Forester can prescribe other periods of time for requiring burning permits as conditions warrant. The burning permit requirements is expected to remain in force though May 15th 2008, when offical wildfire season ends.
Activities requiring a burn permit include, but are not limited to unconfined, outdoor burning of brush and leaves, untreated wood waste and burning to clear land. More information can be found HERE on debris burning guidlines and suggestions before, during and after your burn has taken place. Burning permits are required in most areas unless superseded by a local ordinance, so citizens are encouraged to also check for any restrictions by municipalities
Since January 1st nearly 2,700 fires have burned an estimated 37,000 acres in Tennessee. This is well above what is normally seen in a 12 month period. You can learn to be a "Fire Wise Community" and help prevent uncontrolled fires.
Burning without a permit is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and / or a fine not to exceed $50. For more information visit the Division of Forestry's wildfire safety website at Burn Safe Tennessee website
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YARDMARKERS
AVFD, police and EMS sometimes have trouble finding homes that are not clearly marked. Our department can provide yardmarkers that are easily seen by emergency personnel. These markers cost $15. To place an order contact any fire department member, leave a message at station 494-0563 or call Brenda Boody at 457-5910.
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Smoke Detectors
New information about Smoke Detectors
Smoke alarms aren't new. The technology has been around since the 1960s. The single-station, battery-powered smoke alarm, similar to the one we know today, became available to consumers in the 1970s. NFPA estimates that 93% of U.S. homes have at least one smoke alarm. They save so many lives that most states have laws requiring them in residential dwellings.
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When and why your Smoke Detector should be changed
Smoke alarms are one of the most important safety features of your home. Properly installed, working smoke alarms will give you the early warning you need to safely escape from a fire. But how do you make sure your alarms are working? One important way is to replace them after 10 years.
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors
What you and your family should know about Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fossil fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment are possible sources of CO. Vehicles or generators running in an attached garage could also produce dangerous levels of CO.
However, consumers can protect themselves against CO poisoning by installing CO alarms inside their homes; by properly installing, using, venting, and maintaining heating and cooking equipment; and by being cautious with vehicles or generators in attached garages.
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