Welcome from Fire Chief Phil Hyman

Welcome to the City of Chattanooga's Fire Department Webpage. Whether you are a citizen of Chattanooga or a visitor to our great city, rest assured an elite group of men and women stand ready to protect you and your family 24/7!

Since 1871, we have had a singular mission: reduce the loss of life and minimize property damage for the people in our growing city. We've worked wisely to that end, investing in technology and recruiting a highly trained and dedicated force of firefighters. We have challenged ourselves to continue to innovate and evolve in order to perform our duties in the most effective and efficient ways possible. Today, more than 400 firefighters wear a patch on their sleeves that reminds them of the faith and trust that has been placed in their hands. It's a symbol of our commitment to excellence and an honor we take very seriously, from our fire stations to our administrative offices and everywhere in between.

By budgeting for outcomes in five key areas, our department has served an important role in Chattanooga becoming America's best mid-sized city.

• Safer Streets: The department has 26 companies ready to respond to incidents involving fire, hazardous materials, confined space, high angle rescue, building collapse, medical emergencies, and mass casualty incidents.

• Stronger Neighborhoods: Our department has 20 stations rooted in our communities, involved in day to day activities outside of emergency response, and being positive influences on neighborhood children and adults.

• Smarter Students: Fire prevention and community fire stations team up to bring fire safety and educational programs to all ages and demographics in our city.

• Growing Economy: The CFD is a ISO Class 1 department that provides fire protection for large company investments and the city's workforce, as well as all residential communities within Chattanooga.

• High-Performing Government: The CFD serves alongside a Mayor and City Council who are progressive in funding public safety while prioritizing budget expenditures throughout the city.

Please view other areas of our webpage for employment opportunities and the history of our department. We have a dynamic department that strives to provide the best possible services to the citizens of Chattanooga, Tennessee! Please also let us know if you have any suggestions for improving the website or our department.

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The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) places a high priority on connecting with the citizens it serves.  Our firefighters are involved with community groups and events throughout the year, on and off the job.

Here is a list of many other ways Chattanooga firefighters connect with the citizens they serve:  

Did You Know?

Did you know that the CFD Honor Guard can provide ceremonial assistance for your event? Contact Senior Firefighter David Carter for more information or to request the CFD Honor Guard (dcarter@chattanooga.gov).

Did you know that the CFD teams up with the American Red Cross twice a year to distribute free smoke alarms in at-risk neighborhoods? 

Did you know that our firefighters hand out stuffed animals to children involved in fires and car wrecks?  It's a small gesture, but the stuffed animals help the children cope with one of the most traumatic experiences of their young lives.

Did you know that the Fire Prevention Bureau conducts public education classes for children on a regular basis?  Using the Fire Safety House and Sparky, the Bureau teaches children how to protect themselves in the event of a fire.  If you're interested in having the Fire Safety House visit your school or venue, please download the Fire Safety House Teacher's Packet. It has all the info you need to set up and run a successful fire safety presentation, then fill in a request form and mail it to us or fax it to (423) 643-5611.

Did you know that Chattanooga firefighters raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) through the annual Fill-the-Boot Campaign?

Did you know that our firefighters provide 'After the Fire' brochures to fire victims?  These brochures provide useful information on what to do after the fire, such as what information to gather for insurance purposes, how to clean up belongings that are salvageable, and how to replace lost documents.

Did you know that Station 1 on E. Main Street has a Community Room that can be used by citizens for community meetings and other events?  All you have to do is call Martha Hutchison at 423-643-5618 to find out how to reserve the room.  More community rooms will be added at future fire stations.

Did you know that our firefighters offer free blood pressure checks at all of our fire stations?  Just stop by your neighborhood Chattanooga fire station during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. any day of the week and the firefighters will be glad to check your blood pressure for free.

Did you know that our firefighters conduct an annual food drive in August to replenish supplies at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank?

Did you know that Chattanooga firefighters have constructed two houses for Habitat for Humanity?  The firefighters used their considerable construction skills to build the houses, on their own time, for two deserving families.

Did you know that our fire stations keep their bay doors open whenever possible to present a friendly face to the community?  We want you to know that we're there when you need us, and that we appreciate your support!

News Releases

The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) is a career department that responds to over 19,000 emergencies annually. The department serves the citizens, properties, and visitors of the city of Chattanooga, which has the fourth largest population in the state of Tennessee at 177,571 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2016). The department protects an immense and growing 144 square miles in Hamilton County, and has additional technical rescue duties. Every citizen, visitor, and every square foot provide the basis for the department's existence and mission.

CFD Mission Statement
"The Chattanooga Fire Department is dedicated to protecting life, property, and community resources through prevention, preparation, response, and mitigation."

Many divisions are encompassed in the CFD supporting the overall mission. See CFD Divisions for further details.

What We Do:

Emergency Response
Life Safety - As stated in our mission, the CFD is ultimately in existence to provide life-saving actions in real emergencies. Your life and the lives of your loved ones are our #1 priority! It's a mission the department performs through professional service.

Property Conservation - While Life Safety is always first and foremost, protecting property is also part of the department's mission. To the extent possible, firefighters make every effort to protect your structure and belongings. They value what you value! 

Incident Mitigation - When the big, red fire truck rolls up, the situation is expected to get better. It is our goal for that to happen from fender-bender clean-ups to three-alarm apartment fires. Firefighters are trained to bring incidents to a close. Obviously, closure depends on many factors outside of a firefighter's control, but we pledge to mitigate incidents in a thorough manner, as quick and as safe as possible.

Fire Prevention
Fire Code Enforcement - The best fire is one that never occurs! Or, if it does occur, one that minimally impacts life and property. That's what enforcing the fire code is all about, and it's our Fire Prevention Bureau's main job.

Public Education - Another facet of preventing avoidable fires, injuries, and even deaths, is to educate citizens and business/property owners on how to react in the event of a fire. The CFD provides outstanding public education to that end.