Volunteer Fire Departments of Perry County and Rescue Squad
Volunteer fire departments have long been the tradition in Perry County. Neighbors helping neighbors. When someone calls 911 to report a fire, the dispatcher notifies the appropriate volunteer fire department in Perry County. Do NOT call these volunteer fire departments to report a fire! Call 911 IMMEDIATELY.
Linden Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Chief: Don Bates
140 W School St.
PO Box 46
Linden, TN 37096
Phone: (931) 589-2736
Fax: (931) 589-6913
Department Type: Volunteer
Number of Stations: 1
Firefighting Personnel
Full-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Part-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Volunteer Firefighters: 14
Lobelville Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Chief: Chris O'Guinn
129 S Main St.
PO Box 369
Lobelville, TN 37097
Phone: (931) 593-2286
Fax: (931) 593-2279
Department Type: Volunteer
Number of Stations: 1
Firefighting Personnel
Full-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Part-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Volunteer Firefighters: 12
As a member of the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads, an Association of Life Saving, Rescue, and First Aid Units with members organized, trained, and equipped for various types of rescue and first aid work, the Perry County Rescue Squad members voluntarily give of their time and effort without compensation to the development of accident prevention and first aid procedures, the widespread education of the public in such procedures, and to the necessary rescue and first aid work for the relief of their fellow men.
Perry County’s emergency needs are served by a dedicated team of volunteers and professionals who coordinate with the all-volunteer Rescue Squad and the Fire Departments of Linden and Lobelville. These First Responders commit to intensive ongoing training to prepare for the emergencies that we face in our community – whether they are health, fire, accidents, weather-related or natural disasters.
Perry County Rescue Squad
300 Venture
Linden, TN 37096
Phone: (931) 589-2220
Fax: (931) 589-6913
Department Type: Volunteer
Number of Stations: 1
Firefighting Personnel
Full-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Part-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Volunteers: 20
Cedar Creek Volunteer Fire Department
5430 Highway 128
PO Box 187
Linden, TN 37096
Phone: (931) 589-3473
Department Type: Volunteer
Number of Stations: 1
Firefighting Personnel
Full-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Part-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Volunteer Firefighters: 6
Cedar Creek VFD holds firefighter training the first Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m., with monthly business meetings to follow at 1:00 p.m. Donations are always welcome and can be mailed to P.O. Box 187, Linden TN 37096. Anyone interested in joining as a firefighter or auxiliary member, call Chief Ed Brummett, 931-589-2775.
Flatwoods Volunteer Fire Department
29 Horseshoe Bend Rd.
Linden, TN 37096
Department Type: Volunteer
Number of Stations: 1
Firefighting Personnel
Full-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Part-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Volunteer Firefighters: 20
Flatwoods VFD meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m., at the Fire Hall. Training follows the business meeting. Fish fry fundraisers are held the first Friday of the month, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, April through November, call-in (931) 589-0049 by 3:30, or curbside.
Pineview Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Chief Brent Rosson
7505 Hwy 438
Linden, TN 37096
Phone: (931) 593-2806
Department Type: Volunteer
Number of Stations: 1
Firefighting Personnel
Full-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Part-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Volunteer Firefighters: 18
Pineview Community VFD monthly meetings are the second Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Firefighter training & committee meetings follow. If interested in being a part of the team, attend one of the meetings. Donations: PO Box 94, Linden TN 37096.
Pope Volunteer Fire Department
9637 Hwy. 412 W
Linden, TN 37096
Phone: (731) 847-0901
Department Type: Volunteer
Number of Stations: 1
Firefighting Personnel
Full-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Part-Time Paid Firefighters: 0
Volunteer Firefighters: 9
Pope VFD holds community/business meetings on the third Thursday of every month. Firefighter training is the first, second and fourth Thursdays. To become part of the Pope VFD squad, please attend the business meeting. Send donations to Pope VFD, 9637 Hwy. 412 West, Linden TN 37096.
Related Links:
- National Fire Protection Agency
- International Fire Service Training Association
- Tennessee Firemen's Association
- Tennessee Fire Chief's Association
- Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
- National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications
- Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy
- U.S. Fire Administration
- ProBoard Fire Service Certification Video
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress trailer
