Tellico Plains Volunteer Fire Department

06/13/2026

03/26/2026

03/25/2026

We want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who donated during our recent boot drive! 🚒❤️

Your generosity and support mean more than words can express. Because of you, the Tellico Plains Volunteer Fire Department can continue serving and protecting our community with the equipment and resources we need.

We are truly blessed to be part of such a caring and supportive community. Thank you for standing behind your local firefighters!

— Tellico Plains Volunteer Fire Department

03/06/2026

Volunteer firefighters play a vital role in keeping Monroe County and communities across Tennessee safe. Across the state, volunteer fire departments provide critical protection for both people and property, especially in rural areas like ours.

By the numbers in Tennessee:

- 54% of residents receive fire protection from departments that utilize volunteers.
- 95% of the state’s land area is covered by departments that rely on volunteer firefighters.
- Over 70% of Tennessee fire departments are staffed entirely by volunteers.
- 12,460 volunteer firefighters serve statewide, representing nearly 60% of Tennessee’s fire service.

Here in Monroe County, members of the Monroe County Firefighters Association respond to emergencies at all hours, often leaving their jobs, families, and daily routines to answer the call. Their commitment helps ensure that help is on the way when our communities need it most.

During Volunteer Firefighters Week, we encourage everyone to take a moment to recognize and thank the volunteer firefighters who dedicate their time and service to protecting Monroe County.

01/21/2026

NOTCHEY CREEK FIRE-RESCUE UTILIZES FIRE ENGINE FROM TELLICO FIRE DEPARTMENT

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Notchey Creek Fire-Rescue would like to extend a sincere thank you to Tellico Plains Fire Department for their outstanding support and generosity.

During a time when our fire engine was down and out of service, Tellico Plains Fire Department stepped up and allowed us to utilize one of their fire engines to ensure we could continue protecting our community without interruption. This kind of cooperation and trust truly reflects the spirit of the fire service.

We are grateful for your willingness to help, your professionalism, and the strong mutual aid partnership we share. Thank you!

Tellico Plains Volunteer Fire Department

01/20/2026

Proud of our hometown heroes 🚒
The Tellico Plains Volunteer Fire Department showing up when it matters most. Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and service to our community. We appreciate you more than words can say ❤️🔥

05/04/2025

Would like to thank everyone for the donations to help us purchase this engine thank you on behalf of Tellico Plains Rural Fire Department and Assist Chief Hayes for all his work on this past 6 months

04/22/2025

03/28/2025

Dry today and warmer with elevated fire danger east Tennessee mountains and southwest North Carolina until sunset tonight.

03/26/2025

BURN RESTRICTIONS:

NO BURN PERMITS ARE BEING ISSUED IN MONROE COUNTY UNTILL WE GET SOME SIGNIFICANT RAIN!!

Basic Fire Safety Guidelines for Outdoor Burning
Careless debris burning is a primary cause of wildfires every year in Tennessee. Wildfires result in enormous losses of natural resources, personal property and even lives.

Fires That DO Require Permits:

Leaf piles
Woody debris like branches
Hurricane storm debris
Prescribed fires

NO you do not need to get a permit for certain fires listed below. But you are responsible for to watch and make sure the fire does not get out of control. Unattended fire is considered wreck less burning and you can be fined. You are responsible for your fire!!!

Fires That Do NOT Require Permits:

-Fires in containers/barrels with a 1/2" mesh screen cover
-Ceremonial fires
-Grilling

What is the difference between a burn restriction & burn ban?
https://www.tn.gov/tnwildlandfire/prevention/safe-debris-burning/permits.html -4

Please visit Burnsafetn.org for more information on Burning restrictions in Monroe County.