Adams Fire and Emergency Services

05/29/2026

05/25/2026

Please take time to remember the service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/23/2026

The Adams Fire Department is collaborating with the State Fire Marshal's Office to provide complimentary smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, which will be installed by the Fire Department's personnel; please review and circulate the attached flyer.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Memorial Day weekend is almost here... which means grills across Tennessee will be firing up. Before you light those coals, take a minute to think about what happens AFTER the burgers come off.

Coals can stay hot enough to start a fire for 24 to 48 hours after grilling, even when they look and feel completely cold. Every year, improperly discarded ashes spark fires in trash cans, garages, decks and dry vegetation.

Here's how to dispose of charcoal the safe way:

✅ Close the lid and vents on your grill to let coals burn out completely
✅ Douse the ashes thoroughly with water and stir until cold to the touch
✅ Wait at least 48 hours before final disposal
✅ Transfer cooled ashes to a metal container with a tight-fitting lid
✅ Place that container on a non-flammable surface, away from your home, deck or any vegetation
✅ Never dump ashes in the trash, leaves or mulch

A few extra minutes of cleanup can prevent a wildfire that puts your home, your family and your neighborhoods at risk.

Grill smart. Dispose smarter.

05/19/2026

Before you burn, know the law. 🔥

Tennessee has fire laws in place to protect lives, property and our forests. And violating them can result in fines or criminal charges.

Learn what's required before you light a fire this season: https://www.tn.gov/tnwildlandfire/learn/tn-wildfire-fire-laws.html

05/17/2026

Robertson County EMS is a an honor to work with. We are very proud and grateful for what they do.

Today begins National EMS Week 2026, celebrating and honoring those working hard to bring excellent emergency care to the side of anyone in need. The best care possible, every call. - Improving outcomes, Together.

05/17/2026

Mark your calendars 🗓️ Burn permits are not required in Tennessee from May 16 through October 14.

Every year, the Tennessee Division of Forestry requires free burn permits from October 15 through May 15. Why those dates? That window is Tennessee's wildfire season, when drier conditions, fallen leaves and lower humidity make it easier for a small backyard fire to escape and turn into something much bigger.

Permits help us track outdoor burning during the riskiest months and keep our forests and neighborhoods safer, while also communicating with the public (that's you!) about when and where it is safe enough to burn at any given time.

Once we move into late spring, summer and early fall, greener vegetation and higher humidity reduce the fire risk... which is why permits aren't required during that stretch.

A few things to keep in mind before you strike a match:

🔥 Some cities and counties have their own burning rules year-round. Always check with your local government before lighting it up.
🔥 Never leave a fire unattended and always have water or tools nearby to control it.
🔥 Watch the wind. Even on a "safe" day, gusts can carry embers farther than you'd think.

Burn permit season may be ending, but fire safety doesn't take a break. Stay smart and stay safe out there, Tennessee! 🌲

https://www.tn.gov/tnwildlandfire/prevention/safe-debris-burning/permits/county-municipality-list.html

05/17/2026

Sunday Wisdom from Paul Combs

Perception is everything...How do you suppose your command presence reflects on others?

Every incident is an opportunity to practice and to be more effective and confident, but don't let that be the only time you visualize and practice your command knowledge, understanding, and abilities.

Continuing education training is essential for every member of the fire service.

Keep evolving!

Illustrative Credit: Paul Combs

05/15/2026

Robertson County Deputies Rescue Trapped Woman From House Fire ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE (SMOKEY BARN NEWS): Deputies and first responders helped rescue a bedridden woman from a house fire Thursday evening in Robertson County. According to officials, just after 7 p.m., Robertson County 911 telecom...

05/10/2026

Sunday Wisdom from Paul Combs

If this seems like a lot of work, maybe this job is not for you, or any job for that matter.

Doing the things that take zero talent is likely one of the best ways to avoid becoming:

Complacent
Ignorant
Arrogant and,

Makes you a good and dependable contributor and a good human being.

Illustrative Credit: Paul Combs