Karns Volunteer Fire Department

A.    Chartered Under The Tennessee General Act of 1970 on March 7, 1978

B.    Chartered as a Not-For-Profit Corporation to provide, help provide, and to promote the provision of fire protection in the Karns area

C.    The organization is governed by Policies and Procedures and By-laws

Area Served

     Sixty-five square miles, including Karns, Ball Camp, Hardin Valley, and Solway Communities and over 30,000 residents
   
Source of Revenue

A.    Donations from Businesses and Residents
B.    Grants and Disbursements from County and State

Services Provided

A.    Fire Response
B.    Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - First Responder (non-transport)
C.    Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness
D.    Rescue Support
E.    Non-Emergency Public Assists
F.    Public Education

Membership, Stations, and Equipment

A.    Membership
    1.    Active
        a.    Firefighters
        b.   Administrative Support
    2.    Probationary
    3.    Conditional
    4.    Honorary
    5.    Inactive

B.    Stations
    1.    6616 Beaver Ridge Road
    2.    11419 Hardin Valley Road
    3.    4725 Guinn Road
    4.    8109 Ball Camp Pike

C.    Apparatus
    1.    Four Engines (Class A Pumpers)
    2.    One Reserve Engine
    3.    One Mini-Pumper
    4.    Six Tankers
    5.    Two Passenger Vehicles

D.    Apparatus on order or planned to order

    1. One new Class A pumper
 

ISO Rating

Rated a Class Seven from the Insurance Services Organization

Our dispatch operates on a frequency of 154.190 MHz

Our business office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 1:00. The main office is located at 6616 Beaver Ridge Road, off of Oak Ridge Highway in front of the Karns Swimming Pool.

A Note Regarding Donations

Please note: Karns Volunteer Fire Departments budget is mainly based upon the donations made by the public. In April of each year, the department sends out letters via mail requesting donations that may be returned by mail. Please make checks payable to Karns Volunteer Fire Department. We will issue receipts upon request for tax deduction purposes. WE DO NOT SOLICIT BY TELEPHONE. If there are any questions or comments, please feel free to e-mail us or call at 865-691-1333.