East Ridge Fire Rescue is currently rated an ISO class 3 and this ranks us in the top 4% of all fire departments nationwide! It also insures that  our citizens not only receive fast and excellent fire rescue services but also enjoy big savings on their homeowners insurance. East Ridge Fire Rescue is one of the busiest departments in the State of Tennessee. The department responds to more fire and rescue alarms than any other suburban department in the state. East Ridge firefighters operate out of two fire stations strategically located in both the east and west districts of the city. A recent study revealed that they respond to twice as many calls, for almost half the cost, as any similarly sized department in the state. East Ridge Fire Rescue is a full service agency and responds to any incident that threatens a citizen's life or property! We respond to fires, medical emergencies, traffic accidents, hazardous materials incidents, floods and water rescues. The department has been honored as the only fire department in Tennessee to receive the Life Safety Achievement Award from the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the National Association of State Fire Marshals and the United States Fire Administration for eleven different years. This is based on public education and fire prevention programs and no loss of life from fires.
The department is made up of both career and volunteer members. Paid duty crews man the equipment seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, augmented by the volunteer members. All members, paid and volunteer are trained to the same levels and have the same career paths. During major incidents, volunteers and off duty paid personnel respond to the fire stations to provide manpower for the event, or to stand by in case of multiple calls for service. The department hires career fire fighters from the available pool of volunteers, insuring continuity of training and compatibility with the current work force. Deputy Chief Mike Flynn supervises all day-to-day operations of the fire rescue division and reports to the Fire Chief/Director of Public Safety. Deputy Chief Flynn is a 26-year veteran of the fire service. He is a State Certified Firefighter, Instructor and Officer and a National Certified Firefighter and Fire Officer.
Deputy Chief Mike Flynn
423-867-7100
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