Adams Fire and Emergency Services

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

From Oct. 15 through May 15, a FREE burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is required to burn yard debris or conduct prescribed fires.

🧑‍💻 Online permits are issued 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time at BurnSafeTN.org.
📞 Permits may also be obtained over the phone by calling 877-350-BURN (2876), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time.
🔥 Permits are valid until midnight on the day they are obtained, so plan to obtain a permit the day you plan to burn.

Why permits matter:
🔥 Tennessee experiences approximately 1,000 wildfires each year during fire season, which is from mid-October to mid-May. This is when fire risk is highest in the state.
‼️ Most fires are caused by human activity, including burning under unsafe conditions.
📣 Burn permits are our way of communicating with you about when and where it is safe enough to burn during fire season.

How do we decide when to temporarily pause issuing permits?
📈 Every day during fire season, TDF's expert fire professionals analyze many fire weather data points, using a tool customized to Tennessee's wildfire fuels.
➡️ Based on that data analysis and on conditions on the ground, a decision is made every morning at the local level about whether it is safe enough to burn that day.
🔥 If fire danger is too high that day, we will temporarily pause issuing permits. Once conditions improve, we will resume issuing permits.

Learn more about how to burn safely and what is legal to burn by visiting BurnSafeTN.org.

10/14/2026

A big thank you to and for including us in the 2026 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign! This donation of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix will help keep our crew hydrated during training, emergency responses, extreme heat, and long incidents. Staying hydrated helps our crews perform at their best and stay safe on the job.

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

ADAMS, TENNESSEE: Man Loses Home, Dog in Trailer Fire ADAMS, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – A man has lost his home and his dog following a fire that destroyed a small camper trailer on Woodruff Road in Adams. When firefighters arrived, the trailer was fully involved, the first call coming into 9...

10/11/2026

🍂🍁 YOU’RE INVITED TO RED RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH’S ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT! 🎃🍬

Join us for an evening of fall fun, food, fellowship, and plenty of candy!

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Red River Baptist Church

🍭 Trunk or Treat – Bring the kids for an evening of candy and fun!

🌭 Fall Food Potluck – We’re bringing everyone together for a delicious fall feast! We’d love for our church family to bring their favorite fall foods to share. Think hot dogs, chili, soups, sides, desserts, and all those cozy fall favorites!

🍂 EVERYONE IS WELCOME! 🍂

This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Whether you’re part of our church family or joining us for the first time, we’d love to have you!

Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come enjoy a wonderful evening of community and fellowship!

🧡 We can’t wait to see you there!

10/09/2026

Come join us on Saturday, October 10th, starting at 5pm.

10/07/2026

CROSS PLAINS, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – The City of Cross Plains has issued a burn ban for the incorporated areas of the city as extremely dry conditions continue across Robertson County, according to Cross Plains Fire Chief Tommy Jackson. The Cross Plains Fire Department is also strongly re...