Pikeville Fire Department - TN

10/21/2026

In Memory of Ryan Angel. We found a few images from the archives.

10/19/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of PFD Firefighter Ryan Christopher Angel.

Ryan joined the department in 2001 and proudly served our community, rising to the rank of Lieutenant. His years of service and dedication to the fire service will not be forgotten.

Please join us in keeping Ryan’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Lieutenant. We’ll take it from here. 🚒

Link to details about his service: https://www.reedfamilyfh.com/obituaries/Ryan-Christopher-Angel?obId=49901768&source=fb0&fbclid=IwdGRjcAVDKfBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlzzrOBfE4w3r4u7pB3k_OPTrUf7WPsH73_g0CPPe4PMesnisxfcUQvha4Mh_aem_iNvbSXW9KLNLzd-X9k_l0A

10/15/2026

🔥 BURN PERMIT NOTICE 🔥

Beginning today and continuing through May 15th, burn permits are required for most outdoor burning.

While the Pikeville Fire Department does not issue burn permits directly, permits can be obtained through the State of Tennessee.

⚠️ Please be aware: Failure to obtain the required burn permit may result in citations, fines, and other legal charges.

We encourage everyone to follow state regulations, burn responsibly, and help keep our community safe!

From Oct. 15 through May 15, a FREE burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is required to burn yard debris or conduct prescribed fires.

🧑‍💻 Online permits are issued 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time at BurnSafeTN.org.
📞 Permits may also be obtained over the phone by calling 877-350-BURN (2876), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time.
🔥 Permits are valid until midnight on the day they are obtained, so plan to obtain a permit the day you plan to burn.

Why permits matter:
🔥 Tennessee experiences approximately 1,000 wildfires each year during fire season, which is from mid-October to mid-May. This is when fire risk is highest in the state.
‼️ Most fires are caused by human activity, including burning under unsafe conditions.
📣 Burn permits are our way of communicating with you about when and where it is safe enough to burn during fire season.

How do we decide when to temporarily pause issuing permits?
📈 Every day during fire season, TDF's expert fire professionals analyze many fire weather data points, using a tool customized to Tennessee's wildfire fuels.
➡️ Based on that data analysis and on conditions on the ground, a decision is made every morning at the local level about whether it is safe enough to burn that day.
🔥 If fire danger is too high that day, we will temporarily pause issuing permits. Once conditions improve, we will resume issuing permits.

Learn more about how to burn safely and what is legal to burn by visiting BurnSafeTN.org.

09/14/2026

Members from Pikeville Fire Department recently attended the 93rd Annual Tennessee Firemen's Association Annual Convention. Included are a few shots from the convention.

Retired Chief Paul Swafford was recognized by the association with the Lewis Baker Award. The Lewis Baker Award recognizes an individual who has selflessly devoted themselves to the betterment of the fire service in Tennessee or who has made a lasting and significant impact on the profession statewide. Paul was nominated by Pikeville FD and was selected by a TFA committee.

2nd VP Warren Todd was surprised with a cake as he turned another year younger while at the conference.

09/14/2026

September 11, 2026 - Members from several local emergency services agencies and community members joined together to walk in memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. The walk also remembers those who have perished due to long-term health complications from the work performed at the site.

Thanks to all those who participated. The department looks to host this event again next year.

09/11/2026

09/03/2026

Please join us as we take time to remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Please use the QR code in the flyer to register for the event.

08/14/2026

🚨 FREE FIRE SERVICE TRAINING—REGISTER TODAY! 🚨

All classes at next month’s Tennessee Firemen’s Association Conference are FREE, but advance registration is required.

You may attend the training at no cost, or join us for the complete conference experience for $125—including catered meals, cookouts, banquet, hospitality, conference T-shirt, networking, and fellowship.

Register and view the classes here:
https://www.tnfiremen.com/training-annual-conference

Please share with your department and fire service friends!

07/04/2026

Let freedom ring!

🎇🚒🎇🎆🚒🎆🎇

06/08/2026

Coins are still available for anyone that would like to purchase one.

For the first time ever, we are offering our challenge coins to the public. Due to shipping costs and transaction costs, the first coin is $30. Each additional coin on the same order is $20 each. Please be sure to include your mailing address so shipping will not be delayed. We only have approximately 50 coins available so they will not last long.