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Contact Tennessee Forestry Division at 865-278-3348 for burn permits or visit their website at BurnSafeTN.
Think Before You Burn
PLANNING CAN MAKE YOUR DEBRIS BURNING SAFERChecklist
-Obtain A Burn Permit
-Call your local TN Division of Forestry Office to get a permit between October 15 and May 15.
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Fire Prevention Day at Sharps Chapel Elementary
Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department visited the students of Sharps Chapel Elementary on Thursday, November 16, 2023. SCVFD members talked with students about cooking and kitchen safety along with who to call in an emergency, knowing two escape routes, and … Continue reading
Outdoor Burning Not Recommended Today
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TODAY TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF EAST TENNESSEE AND SOUTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA… The National Weather Service … Continue reading
UPDATED DATES – Annual Plant Sale at Sharps Chapel VFD
IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to Saturday’s weather forecast we are moving the plant sale date and have also added an additional date for your convenience. 20% of both sales go to the fire department so please help us spread the word! … Continue reading
Sharps Chapel VFD Receives Wildfire Suppression Kits
The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was selected this year to receive a Wildfire Suppression Kits as part of the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry. The Wildfire Suppression Kits included: Ten council rakes, Ten pulaskis, Ten pair … Continue reading
SCVFD Shop with a Firefighter 2022
The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department held it’s 3rd year of Shop with a Firefighter on Saturday morning, December 17, 2022 at the Wal-Mart in New Tazewell. Chief Chris Upton said the department looks forward to this event every year … Continue reading
Smokey and Sparky Visit SCES Students
On Friday, October 28, 2022 Smokey and Sparky teamed up to visit students at Sharps Chapel Elementary School for Fire Prevention Day Activities. Students from Pre-K through 5th grade gathered throughout the day to meet firefighters from the Sharps Chapel … Continue reading
SCVFD Attends Sunset Bay’s Yearly Fourth of July Event
The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department once again enjoyed the visit to Sunset Bay for their yearly Fourth of July Celebration held at the Club House. SCVFD set up a tent and offered free smoke alarms for anyone needing them … Continue reading
SCVFD holds Shop with Firefighters Shopping Spree
The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department held Shop with a Firefighter Shopping Spree on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the Wal-Mart in New Tazewell. Instead of holding a department Christmas Diner and exchanging gifts within the department this year, the … Continue reading
SCVFD Firefighters take Santa by Sharps Chapel Elementary School
On Thursday, December 16, 2021, Santa gave the firefighters in Sharps Chapel a call and requested some help. Santa needed help to be transported by Sharps Chapel Elementary School to make a quick visit with the kids while he was … Continue reading
SCVFD Holds Fire Prevention Day at SCES
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Fire Prevention Day activities at Sharps Chapel Elementary School. Chief Chris Upton said, “We are running behind this year, but we made it”. The fire department … Continue reading