Englewood Fire Department

09/15/2026

We depend on donations from our community to fund our rural fire department. We appreciate all of our citizens. We will have an open house at the fire department from 11-3 on Oct 10 as well.

07/27/2026

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UPDATE: PLANNED POWER OUTAGE WILL PROCEED TONIGHT

We understand that some customers in this area experienced storm-related outages overnight; we cannot control the location or severity of storms.

We also understand a scheduled outage tonight is frustrating and inconvenient, but it is necessary for us to continue to strengthen the system and help reduce the frequency of future outages.

After careful consideration, we will be proceeding with the planned outage tonight as scheduled.

Projects of this size require many hours of planning and coordination, including working with TDOT to arrange traffic control and lane closures. Rescheduling the work would require starting that coordination process over and further delay the reliability improvements planned for this area.

The purpose of tonight’s work is to improve the electrical system and help reduce the potential for future outages. Postponing the project simply delays the improvements needed to strengthen service reliability.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as our crews work to make these important upgrades. Our goal is not only to restore power when outages occur but also to make improvements that help prevent future outages.

Thank you for your continued patience as we work to provide more reliable service to the area.

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE – JULY 29, 2026

AUB power crews will be performing a three-phase reconductor project on Hwy 39 E to help improve service reliability and reduce the potential for future outages in the area.

Affected areas include: Hwy 39 E, County Roads 463, 464, 467, 470 and 476,
Burger Branch Road and Lane, and Adams Road.

📅 Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

🕤 Time: 9:30 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

🚧 Traffic Notice: Traffic will be reduced to one lane in the work zone. Please use caution and allow extra travel time.

🔌 Planned Power Outage: A planned power outage is scheduled during this work window. We do not expect the outage to last the entire time, but we are planning for the maximum outage duration so customers can be prepared.

📞 We are currently calling approximately 150 affected accounts. However, if your contact information is not up to date in our system, you may not receive a call. Please contact us at 423-745-4501 to update your telephone number.
Please share this post with neighbors who may be affected!

We appreciate your patience as we work to improve service reliability in your area.

06/17/2026

If you get one of these letters in the mail asking for a donation, please know this is NOT from any of your local McMinn County fire departments. Sending money to this will not help any of the fire departments in our county. 

05/30/2026

Please use caution today, Highway 39 at Wildwood church is under water at this time.

04/19/2026

Over the past three days, we’ve had the honor of working alongside the U.S. Forest Service, supporting their mission with our dedicated, all-volunteer crews on the Appalachia Wildfire.

It’s a privilege to work with such a professional organization, and we’re incredibly proud of the commitment, grit, and teamwork our members continue to demonstrate. This opportunity reflects the strength of our department and the community that stands behind us.

04/18/2026

Over the past three days, we’ve had the honor of working alongside the U.S. Forest Service, supporting their mission with our dedicated, all-volunteer crews.

It’s a privilege to work with such a professional organization, and we’re incredibly proud of the commitment, grit, and teamwork our members continue to demonstrate. This opportunity reflects the strength of our department and the community that stands behind us.

Thank you to every volunteer who answered the call and put in the long hours.

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04/17/2026

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03/27/2026

🚫🔥 No Burn Permits Update 🔥🚫

Due to current conditions, NO burn permits will be issued today or tomorrow. We know it’s tempting, but Mother Nature isn’t in the mood to cooperate—and neither are we.

Let’s keep our community safe and avoid any unnecessary calls (and paperwork 😅).

And remember… if you see someone thinking about lighting up anyway… well… snitches get stitches—but in our case, they just get a friendly visit from your local fire crew 😉🚒

Stay safe, stay smart, and we’ll keep you posted!

03/16/2026

Our annual fundraising mail-out has officially begun! 📬

Each year, the incredible support from our community makes it possible for us to continue serving and protecting those who live, work, and travel through our area. We are truly grateful for the generosity, encouragement, and trust you show us year after year.

If you receive one of our letters in the mail, please know that every donation—big or small—goes directly toward helping us maintain equipment, training, and resources that allow us to better serve our community.

Thank you for always standing behind us. Your support means more than words can express. 🚒❤️