Town of Erwin Fire Department

10/09/2026

We are actively monitoring the remnants of Hurricane Isaias and the potential impacts to Unicoi County throughout the weekend.
According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, our primary concerns are damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for localized flooding.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Friday: Generally dry conditions, with increasing cloud cover later.
• Saturday: Rain is expected to develop during the afternoon and continue into the evening, accompanied by increasing winds.
• Friday night into early Sunday: A High Wind Warning is in effect, with sustained winds of 20–35 mph and gusts potentially reaching 70 mph, particularly in the mountains and foothills. Damaging winds could bring down trees and power lines and cause widespread power outages.
• Sunday through Sunday evening: Periods of rain and possible thunderstorms are expected to continue. Residents should remain alert for localized flooding, hazardous road conditions, and lingering wind impacts.
Our personnel will remain prepared to respond to emergency calls and storm-related incidents as conditions develop. We encourage everyone to take precautions now rather than wait until severe weather arrives.
•Secure outdoor furniture, trash cans, and other loose objects.
•Avoid unnecessary travel during periods of strong winds and heavy rain.
•Stay away from downed power lines and report them to the appropriate utility or emergency authorities.
•Never drive through flooded roadways.
•Charge cell phones and prepare for possible power outages.
• Monitor official weather updates and enable emergency alerts on your phone. Consider having a NOAA Weather Radio or another reliable way to receive warnings if power or cellular service is interrupted.
Please take this forecast seriously, stay weather-aware, and look out for your family and neighbors. Conditions can change quickly, and preparation now can help protect lives and property.

09/21/2026

It’s almost that time! 🍎 We are proud to work along side Erwin TN Police Department Unicoi County Emergency Medical Services and Erwin Public works during this event!

09/03/2026

The Erwin Fire Department is asking our community, friends, and fellow first responders to please keep Jason Powell and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Jason went in for heart surgery and is having some complications. We are asking everyone to lift Jason up in prayer and pray for strength, comfort, and healing for him.
Please keep Jason and his family in your prayers. From all of us at the Erwin Fire Department we're praying for you, Jason

08/18/2026

Thank you to all the volunteer firefighters who give their time, sacrifice, and dedication to protect our communities. Your service does not go unnoticed. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you!

Today is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and we're honoring the dedicated men and women who selflessly serve their communities.

Volunteer firefighters respond to emergencies at all hours, train year-round, and sacrifice time with their families to help others when they're needed most.

To every volunteer firefighter across the country: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and everything you do to keep your communities safe.

Tag a volunteer firefighter who deserves a shoutout. ❤️🚒

08/15/2026

The Town of Erwin Fire Department recently conducted training focused on Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) and Rope Rescue operations.

These specialized skills are critical when responding to challenging incidents involving collapsed structures, elevated or difficult-to-access areas, and other technical rescue situations. Continued training helps ensure our firefighters are prepared to respond safely, effectively, and professionally when our community needs us most.

We were also glad to have personnel from Unicoi Volunteer Fire Department join us for the training. Working together and sharing knowledge with our neighboring departments makes all of us stronger.

Training like this helps us better serve the citizens of Erwin and Unicoi County and strengthens our ability to work together during emergencies.

We’re proud of the dedication our firefighters show by continuing to train and improve their skills.

Train. Prepare. Respond. Serve.

08/14/2026

🚒 Congratulations to Our New Child Passenger Safety Technicians! 🚒

The Town of Erwin Fire Department is proud to announce that four additional members of our team have completed their training and are now certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs)!

👏 Please join us in congratulating:

• Lt. Corey Hatcher
• Lt. Chase Fisher
• Engineer Owen Nicholson
• Engineer Cody Rogers

With these new certifications, all full-time employees of the Erwin Fire Department are now certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians!

This is a great accomplishment for our department and, most importantly, helps us better serve and protect the children and families in our community. Our CPST-certified personnel are equipped to provide valuable guidance and assistance to help ensure children are properly secured in their car seats.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Niswonger Children’s Hospital for sponsoring the class and supporting our department’s commitment to the safety of our community. We greatly appreciate your partnership and investment in keeping local children safe.

Congratulations to all four on this accomplishment, and thank you for your continued dedication to the Town of Erwin and the safety of our citizens! 👏🔥

Your safety is our mission.

08/13/2026

CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKPOINT
The Town of Erwin Fire Department invites you to join us tomorrow for a community car seat safety checkpoint.
📍 Walmart – Unicoi
110 Rocky Bottom Drive
Unicoi, TN
Our team will be available to assist with car seat installation and safety checks to help ensure children are properly secured and riding safely.
We encourage parents and caregivers to stop by and take advantage of this free community service.
Your child’s safety starts with a properly installed car seat. We hope to see you there!

08/05/2026

The Town of Erwin Fire Department held our annual EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course) training on Monday and Tuesday evening.

This important training helps ensure our firefighters are prepared to safely operate our emergency vehicles under all conditions. Members completed classroom instruction covering emergency vehicle laws, vehicle dynamics, and safe driving practices, followed by hands on cone course exercises that focused on maneuvering heavy fire apparatus and safely navigating high risk situations, including intersection clearance.

Training like this is essential to keeping our firefighters and the public safe while responding to emergencies. We appreciate the dedication of our members who continually invest their time to sharpen their skills and provide the highest level of service to our community.

07/28/2026

Today, our B Shift crew spent time polishing and waxing Engine 9. Taking care of our apparatus is an important part of protecting the investment our town has made in the Erwin Fire Department.

Regular polishing and waxing help protect the paint and finish from the elements, reduce long-term wear, and keep Engine 9 looking its best. More importantly, it helps ensure this truck will continue serving the citizens of Erwin reliably for many years to come.

All of our fire apparatus are routinely washed and waxed as part of our preventive maintenance program. Keeping our fleet clean not only presents a professional appearance but also helps preserve each truck so it can continue serving the citizens of Erwin for years to come.

Thank you to our B Shift personnel for their hard work, pride, and dedication to maintaining the equipment that helps keep our community safe.

07/23/2026

The Town of Erwin Fire Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to Beacon Rescue for coming to Erwin and providing outstanding training on low-angle rope rescue operations. Our members gained valuable hands-on experience and practical skills that will help us better serve our community when called upon.

A special thank you goes to instructor John Witherspoon (“Spoon”), a retired U.S. Special Forces veteran, for sharing his knowledge, experience, and passion for the fire service. We truly appreciate the time and effort you invested in our department and the expertise you brought to this training.

We would also like to express our gratitude to Beacon Rescue for their generous donation of additional rope rescue equipment. Their continued support helps strengthen our rescue capabilities and better equips our personnel to respond safely and effectively when our community needs us most.

We’re excited to continue building our rope rescue capabilities and are already planning to host a High-Angle Rope Rescue class with Beacon Rescue this fall. We look forward to working together again!

And yes… we were so busy training that we forgot to take more pictures! 😂 Sometimes that’s a good sign that everyone was focused on learning and getting the most out of the day.

Thank you, Beacon Rescue and Spoon, for your partnership, generosity, and commitment to helping us better serve the citizens of Erwin.