Sale Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue is comprised of 100% non-compensated volunteers and provides emergency services to an approximately 82-square mile area in northwest Hamilton County, Tennessee. Minimum training requirements for fire suppression personnel include performance standards as identified by NFPA 1001. Our department participates in the Tennessee Commission on Firefighter Professional Qualifications Standards with certifications based on NFPA 1001. Our community is unincorporated and is within commuting distance of Chattanooga, Tennessee. We are in transition from rural to suburban, experiencing growth that is presenting us with new risks. Our once sprawling farmland now has beautiful, large homes in subdivisions. The lake and riverfront properties have homes that are on the average of 6000 square feet and three to four stories. We operate out of five fire stations, providing emergency services ranging from public assistance, medical first response, vehicle extrication, trench rescue, rope rescue, ground and water search, water rescue, hazardous materials response, and fire suppression. Our department currently operates three pumpers, two pumper/tankers, two tankers, one aerial, one service truck, one utility/temporary traffic control vehicle, one brush truck, one heavy rescue, four light rescues (first responder), one rope rescue (first responder), one command post, four chief vehicles, one fire scene examination vehicle, a rehab vehicle, five boats, one 6×6 ATV, one 4x6 UTV, one 4x4 UTV, one 8×8 amphibious vehicle, one Haz-Mat trailer, and one pump trailer. As a member of the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association, our department gives and receives aid to and from approximately forty departments. Our department responds as part of the written emergency response plan for the TVA Sequoyah and Watts Bar Nuclear Plants, and TVA Watts Bar Hydro Electric Plant and Dam. We have Automatic Aid agreements with neighboring fire departments. As a component of the Homeland Security District 3 for the State of Tennessee, all apparatus and equipment owned and operated by our department is subject to respond in multiple communities in ten southeast Tennessee counties, including the City of Chattanooga. | Requirements: Mission Statement Sale Creek is a full service fire organization, an “all hazards” fire department, a team of highly trained and dedicated professionals. We exist to meet needs created by a variety of crisis situations that demand a quick, efficient and professional emergency response. It is our mission to provide the highest standard of service to all those who may seek our help. We are a service provider and we stand ready to provide fire suppression, fire prevention and education, rescue services and emergency medical care. We will faithfully provide these important services, promptly and safely, to any person that resides in, works in, or visits our district. We will do as much as we can within the limitations of our resources to protect lives and property and limit the degree of human suffering when called to an emergency. Fire Department Vision As a family of individuals committed to serving others, we will always provide for the welfare of our members through a healthy and rewarding work environment. We are dedicated to respect, integrity, compassion and leadership amongst ourselves, providing leadership in the community, continually striving to exceed expectations. Fire Department Values Integrity – We consistently do the right thing. Services – We provide service beyond our customer’s expectations. Teamwork – We work together to achieve a common goal. Professionalism – We always conduct ourselves in a way that reflects a positive image for the Department and for the Fire Service. Pride – We respect and honor the traditions of our organization, community and profession. Competency and Accountability – We continually strive to improve our knowledge, skills and abilities, and each of us takes responsibility for our actions. Importance of our Members – We value the wellness and safety of each individual. Compassion – We provide service in a way that our community knows “We Care”. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Fundraising, Department Support, Community Education, Other

We are looking for volunteers that would like to come join our team and learn a trade to respond to emergencies within our district to help your neighbors or your closest family or friends in a state of readiness. We have multiple opportunities for every age. We have positions for firefighters, Emr, Emt, Paramedics, support staff, junior programs, explorers, rope rescue, swift water rescue we do it all. Don’t have the training don’t worry we will train you! | Requirements: A person willing to put time in for your community. Training is once a week sometimes on weekends and if you go to specialized trainings you may have to attend on different schedules to work around the education that you will receive. Apply on the website at Mowbrayfiredepartment.com | Categories: Firefighter, Junior Members, Department Support, EMT

Volunteers are needed to assist with various tasks such as pruning, mowing, weeding, and clearing underbrush. Additional responsibilities include developing recipes, flavor profiles, and investigating the history of fruits and nuts for educational purposes.

Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department is a small volunteer department organized under the City of Pikeville municipal government, but rivals many large and well-known departments when it comes to our gear, equipment, and apparatus. All our personnel are 100% volunteer who volunteer their time to serve the community. On average we have approximately 25 volunteers who have unique backgrounds that complement our departments needs including Hazmat, FFII, AEMTS, Paramedics, and Doctor. PVFD operates from one recently remodeled station to include new training areas, dayroom, offices, restrooms, and kitchen for member use. Three state of the art apparatuses are the heart of our response, equipped with many tools and features to not only fight fire but also provide technical rescue. Along with this, we house the Sequatchie Valley Mutual Aid Association Fire Safety Trailer to be used for various public events and with local schools. PVFD is quickly growing and will soon be adding an additional annex station to house a recently purchased 115' ladder truck, and a technical rescue apparatus. In addition to this, we hope to add a UTV for search and rescue and fire response in the later part of 2022. Come grow with us as we set the stage for our next twenty five years. | Requirements: While we do not have any requirement regarding fire training or experience, we are willing to cover the cost of on-site training, TFACA training, and other agency training. All we ask, is that you arrive with an attitude willing to learn and want to succeed. Must be a Bledsoe County resident, not be convicted of a felony, possess a valid drivers license, must have at minimum a GED or High School diploma, must provide proof of automobile insurance, provide a copy of driving record, and must provide proof of an annual physical. | Categories: Firefighter, Department Support, Fundraising, Community Education

Volunteers will foster dogs or cats occasionally under the roof of Creekside Veterinary Hospital for local shelters and rescues. Responsibilities include providing temporary care and shelter for animals in need.

Assist with providing comprehensive immigration advocacy and referral services to address clients' basic needs and help them integrate into the community. Volunteers will support professional case management and advocacy efforts.