Wilson County Emergency Management Agency

10/14/2026

🚒 What We Do Wednesday: Fire/Rescue Division!

From structure fires to vehicle extrication and technical rescues, WEMA’s Fire/Rescue Division is equipped to handle a wide range of emergencies across Wilson County.

Our fleet includes frontline pumpers, brush trucks, a heavy rescue, an aerial ladder truck, mobile air trailers, firefighting UTVs, and a water tanker. We also have 5 reserve pumpers, with 3 new pumpers on the way!

See the graphic for more information on our fire/rescue apparatus.

Every piece of equipment has a purpose, and every crew member plays a part in keeping our community safe. ❤️

One Team. One Mission.

10/12/2026

🔥 BURN PERMIT SEASON BEGINS OCTOBER 15! 🔥

As we head into cooler weather, burn permit season is almost here! If you plan to burn, make sure you have the proper permit.

📅 Burn Permit Season: October 15 – May 15

How to get your permit:

1️⃣ Get your permit through Tennessee State Forestry
Visit BurnSafeTN.org or call 1-877-350-2876.
Wilson County Code: 94576

2️⃣ Once your permit is issued:
Go to WilsonEMA.org → Fire Suppression and enter your burn information into our system. When entering your permit number, we only need the last four digits.

3️⃣ Need help or don't have internet access?
Call our Dispatch at 615-444-8777 ext. 104 with your burn permit number, or call if you have any questions.

🔥 Please remember: Get your permit, enter your burn information, and burn safely!

Share this post to help get the word out before burn season gets underway.

10/07/2026

WHAT WE DO WEDNESDAY 🚨📞
The Voice Behind the Response

Our team consist of 12 dispatchers. We operate with two to three dispatchers on the first and second shifts, and two dispatchers on the third shift.

Our dispatchers undergo several weeks of training and receive a comprehensive manual covering CAD operations, radio channel management, standard phone lines, and 911 call handling. Multitasking is essential, as dispatchers routinely manage multiple 911 calls, phone lines, and radio communications simultaneously.

When calling 911, please provide your location first. If you are unsure of the exact address, state the road you are on, nearest cross streets, or prominent landmarks.

While it may feel like they are asking too many questions, emergency responders are dispatched immediately upon receiving your call. The detailed information gathered directly assists paramedics and AEMTs upon arrival.

#911

10/03/2026

🚨 SIREN TEST TODAY! 🚨

Our outdoor warning sirens will be tested today at noon as part of our regularly scheduled test on the first Saturday of each month.

📢 This is only a test.
🌧️ If rain or storms are in the area, the test will be cancelled.

Remember: Outdoor warning sirens are designed to be heard when you are outdoors. If you hear them during an actual emergency, head indoors and check trusted weather sources for more information.

10/01/2026

Come see us tonight! We might even have a special guests there with us.

We’re excited to announce the return of National Night Out! 🚔🚒🚑

Join us at Don Fox Park on Thursday, October 1, from 5–8 p.m. for free hot dogs, snowballs, and plenty of fun while spending time with your local first responders.

We’ll also have a sensory-friendly hour from 5–6 p.m. for community members who may be sensitive to flashing lights and loud noises.

We can’t wait to see you there!

09/30/2026

🚨 WHAT WE DO WEDNESDAY: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE TEAM

Our Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT) is trained and equipped to respond when hazardous materials threaten our community, whether the incident is accidental, deliberate or caused by a natural event.

Our team is made up of 36 members trained at the Technician or Specialist level. They train throughout the year on everything from decontamination and product control to sampling, detection and containment.

When they arrive, their priorities are simple:
🔹 Life Safety
🔹 Incident Stabilization
🔹 Property Conservation

HMRT also works closely with TEMA and other local, state and federal partners to continue building our training and response capabilities.

From specialized gas detection equipment to two dedicated response trailers and mass decontamination equipment, our team has the tools to help protect our people, property and environment.

This is another part of what we do to keep Wilson County prepared. 🧪🚒

09/23/2026

🚑 WHAT WE DO WEDNESDAY: EMS!

When you call 911 for a medical emergency, our EMS crews bring more than an ambulance. They bring advanced care directly to you.

Our team includes Advanced EMTs, Paramedics, and Critical Care Paramedics, equipped to handle medical and traumatic emergencies with advanced equipment, procedures, and protocols.

And in 2026, we've continued investing in the tools they need to do the job:

📡 New statewide radio communications
🫀 New cardiac monitors and CPR equipment
🚑 New cots and stair chairs
❤️ More AEDs throughout Wilson County
📹 Video laryngoscope replacements
🚨 Three new ambulances already delivered, with more on the way

There’s a lot that goes into keeping our EMS system ready to answer the call.

09/16/2026

🚒 What We Do Wednesday: Training Division

There’s a lot that goes into making sure our crews are ready when the call comes in and it starts with training.

Our Training Division works year-round to keep WEMA personnel prepared, current, and ready to handle everything from fire and rescue calls to medical emergencies and specialized operations.

Today, we’re letting you hear directly from our Training Division Captain.

Train today. Be ready tomorrow. 🚑🔥

09/14/2026

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH | WEEK 3

When severe weather hits, do you know where you'll go?

Don't wait until a warning is issued to figure out your safe place.

Take time now to:
🌪️ Know the safest place in your home
📍 Know where your nearest storm shelter is
📱 Know how you will receive weather alerts
🚗 Know alternate routes if you need to leave
👨‍👩‍👧 Make sure everyone in your household knows the plan

Preparedness means knowing what to do, where to go, and how to get there before an emergency happens.

Know your plan before you need it.

09/12/2026

🚒 TRAINING, TRAINING & MORE TRAINING! 🚑

This past week, all three WEMA shifts completed mandatory department-wide training covering both fire/rescue and EMS skills.

🪢 Fire & Rescue:
On the fire and rescue side, crews trained on ropes, knots, and directional lifting techniques used in rope rescue operations, reinforcing the skills needed to safely and effectively operate in technical rescue environments.

🚑 EMS:
On the EMS side, personnel completed biannual credentialing on an assortment of critical procedures. These high-risk, low-frequency skills require regular hands-on practice to ensure our providers remain proficient and prepared when they are needed.

Training all three shifts on the same skills keeps everyone on the same page and ready to work together. Because the goal isn't just to respond, it's to be ready to respond well.

Train. Practice. Learn. Repeat.
Stay ready, Wilson County. We are. 💪🚒🚑