Oak Ridge Fire Department

10/02/2026

Our fire and police departments are so excited for our annual Halloween event, so you should be too!

There will be lots of vendors, food trucks, and activities going on. You do not want to miss this!

Thursday, October 22, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in A.K. Bissell Park.

For more information, please visit oakridgetn.gov/news

09/29/2026

NOW HIRING: We are now accepting applications for the positions of Firefighter Trainee, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic.

Whether you're considering a new career or are already a firefighter looking for a fresh opportunity, the Oak Ridge Fire Department is looking for you.

You must be:
At least 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent
In excellent physical condition
Free of a criminal conviction record
Able to pass tests and a drug screening
In possession of a Tennessee Driver's License and a cell/home phone

If you are interested, please visit oakridgetn.gov/jobs

WATCH: https://youtu.be/5CfPq6_IpRk?si=rJ_wYfizZ7XrJZWt

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09/29/2026

It's been a busy month for the Oak Ridge Fire Department! Earlier this month, Engines 2, 3, 1, Tower 20, Rescue 30, and the Battalion Chief responded to a reported structure fire on Tacoma Road. Engine 2 and Tower 20 arrived first on scene and were met by a resident of the involved 4-unit apartment building.

The resident led firefighters to a back porch area where a box of discarded materials, including hot charcoal briquettes, had burned against the building. A small area of siding burned, but luckily, the fire did not spread further. The burned material was removed and extinguished, and firefighters ensured there was no further fire extension.

The closest water supply for Engine 2 was blocked by a truck parked in front of the fire hydrant. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁!

09/28/2026

CONTROLLED BURNS: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with personnel from the Tennessee Division of Forestry (TDF), will conduct controlled burns of woodland and grassland areas on the DOE Oak Ridge Reservation on Tuesday, September 29.

Burns will take place at the Solway Bend and Gallaher Bend fields near the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). These burns will total under 10 acres, are expected to begin after 11 a.m., and conclude by 6 p.m. Each burn is expected to last approximately 30 to 60 minutes.

The public can expect to see some smoke from this activity; however, smoke in this and other areas in the region could also be the result of prescribed burns undertaken by other federal and state agencies.

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘖𝘌’𝘴 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵, 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 (𝘛𝘋𝘍) 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴.

09/28/2026

Oak Ridge Firefighters completed in-service training on Hazardous Materials Response. ORFD responds to Hazardous Material incidents in the city, and the surrounding areas when requested. We also work closely with both ORNL and Y-12 Fire Departments to ensure a unified response to various emergencies.

Division Chief Ben Taylor with Y-12 Fire Department brought sampling equipment for ORFD members to train on. This equipment assists firefighters to identify materials so we can respond appropriately.

Their robotic dog also demonstrated its usefulness to responders when we need to operate in an environment that is too hazardous to risk human life. ORFD has also purchased new equipment to assist with finding and identifying radiological sources, which was also covered. As the vast amount of nuclear development continues inside the city limits, your Oak Ridge Firefighters with IAFF Local 1346 remain committed to protecting the lives of our citizens and visitors to our city!

09/24/2026

Engine 3 and Rescue 30 crews provided the Oak Ridge High School Band members with a well-deserved cool down at the end of their 2026 Summer Band Camp! Oak Ridge Firefighters partner closely with OR Schools to provide fire safety education and many water-focused recreation events throughout the year. These events and student engagement further benefit the top-notch education provided at Oak Ridge Schools.

09/23/2026

Firefighters on Engine 2 enjoyed supporting the Cars for Canines event at Melton Lake Park last month! We spoke with community members, enjoyed some refreshments and awesome vehicles, and found our way to the facepainting tent before we had to leave!

09/17/2026

The Anderson County household hazardous waste disposal event for 2026 is scheduled for this weekend!

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oak Ridge Central Services Complex
100 Woodbury Lane

The event is sponsored by the 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗧𝗗𝗘𝗖) and 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. It is a state-sponsored event and is 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, including residents of counties other than Anderson.

09/11/2026

🌧️ Weather watch for Atomic Fall Fest weekend! We're tracking a chance of rain in Oak Ridge on Saturday, September 12.

This is a RAIN OR SHINE event! We'll keep everyone posted on any changes to the schedule.

✅ Sign up for official Atomic Fall Fest alerts so you're the first to know about any updates: https://www.atomicfallfest.com/alerts

See you at A.K. Bissell Park — bring a poncho just in case! ☂️ We'll have some for sale for $2 until they last!

We will also have more tents throughout the site for folks to duck under during quick rains. Any thunder and lightning will result in a shelter-in-place. The Oak Ridge Recreation Center Gym will be available to shelter in, if needed.

MORE: atomicfallfest.com

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09/11/2026

Don't miss your chance to see Tonic, Vertical Horizon, and The Verve Pipe live at Atomic Fall Fest! Concert gates open at 5 PM on Saturday, September 12 at A.K. Bissell Park.

Tickets are $25: atomicfallfest.com/tickets