Karns Volunteer Fire Department

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This site is designed to give information about the Karns Volunteer Fire Department. You can learn about our history, fire prevention and education, membership opportunities, interesting links and resources and what's new. We welcome all e-mailed comments or questions. Please feel free to browse and thanks for visiting!

The Karns Volunteer Fire Department has been proudly serving an area of 65 square miles in four communities in Northwest Knox County since 1978. There are four fire stations strategically located in Karns, Ball Camp, Hardin Valley and Solway, all on the outskirts of Knoxville, Tennessee. We provide fire protection, emergency medical first-response, hazardous materials response, rescue support, non-emergency public assists and public education for over 40,000 residents. We receive revenue by donations from local businesses and residents only. We have occasionally received grants and disbursements by the county and state but we receive no tax dollars for funding of the Fire Department. In 2009, we received donations from only about 21% of the communities’ residents. During the month of March each year, the KVFD sends out “Donation Cards” in the mail requesting an annual donation. You may also make donations online at any time here.

What's New?

  Check out our new videos! - Added March 14, 2010