Goshen Valley Volunteer Fire Department

02/08/2026

We have some apple butter left if you haven’t got yours. Regular apple butter with just a little cinnamon and extra cinnamon quarters are$12 and pints $7. Just send a message and we will have someone meet you at the fire department. Thank you for your support.

12/14/2025

Congratulatioms to Helen Skelton and Howard Benton on receiving their Lifetime Member Award for 25 years of dedication and service to their community.

12/14/2025

Congratulations to:
Jr. Firefighter of the Year, Samantha White
Auxiliary of the Year, Howard Benton
Firefighter of the Year, Randy Arnold
Officer of the Year, Lt. Chris Stove
Not pictured: Officer of the Year, Deputy Chief Billy Patrick.

12/14/2025

Goshen Valley Volunteer Fire Departmen Annual Christmas Dinner. We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.

11/12/2025

Please keep Whittnee and Dustin’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

View Dustin Trevor Grindstaff's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

11/10/2025

Please join us as we mourn the loss of our brother, Fireman Dustin Grindstaff . We are saddened and we offer our love, and prayers to his wife Whittnee Grindstaff, and their family.
Rest In Peace, Brother...

10/31/2025

Get ready for fall and holiday gatherings! When you purchase through our fundraiser, you'll get great cutlery at prices you'll LOVE. Every purchase HELPS OUR DEPARTMENT! Click the link below to shop. Thanks for your support!

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10/16/2025

It's that time of year.

10/15/2025

Burn permits start October 15th. There is a massive amount of fuel load in the woods from downed trees from Helene. Use extreme caution.

Fire Prevention Efforts Critical in Tennessee’s Coming Wildfire Season
Thursday, October 09, 2025 |
08:00am

NASHVILLE – As Tennessee enters its annual wildfire season during National Fire Prevention Week, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) reminds residents to burn safely and responsibly. Beginning October 15, anyone burning leaves or natural debris must obtain a free burn permit from TDF.

“Tennessee about 1,000 wildland fires each year, burning roughly 18,000 acres, and more than 90% are caused by humans,” State Forester Heather Slayton said. “With extra debris from Hurricane Helene, there’s more fuel for fires this season. Getting a burn permit, burning safely, and avoiding risky activity can greatly reduce wildfire danger.”

Burn permits help TDF communicate when and where it is safe to burn. Permits are only issued when it is safe to burn.

Burn permits are free and available at www.BurnSafeTN.org or by using the MyTN mobile app. Online permits are issued 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time. Always obtain a permit on the day you intend to burn any size leaf, brush, or debris pile or conduct prescribed fires. Burning without a permit is a Class C misdemeanor. Leaving a fire unattended is a Class B misdemeanor, and fires must be fully extinguished by the permit’s expiration.

Residents with limited internet access may call 877-350-BURN (2876) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central. Online applications are encouraged due to high call volume.

Citizens inside city limits should check local regulations before burning. Residents are also encouraged to explore non-burning options for disposing of storm or yard debris. For information about burning restrictions and materials that are illegal to burn, visit the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation at www.tn.gov/environment/air/open-burning.html. Call 1-888-891-TDEC to report illegal burning.

Visit www.BurnSafeTN.org for tips to burn safely and to protect your community and follow on social media.

09/21/2025

I would like to thank the LORD for blessing us at the bean supper today for the Goshen Valley Fire Department. I would also like to thank everyone who came out and supported us today and everyone who helped us make it happen. We had a great fellowship today.Thank you all who played and sung we greatly appreciate it. Thank you again JESUS and thanks to everyone may the LORD richly bless you all . Phillip Wilcox

08/02/2025

Goshen Valley members and Engine 1205 responded to a MVC, with injury, and entrapment this afternoon to the intersection of Smiths Chapel Rd and Goshen Valley Rd. Vehicle had left the roadway in the curve, flipped and landed upside down in a creek.
Church Hill Rescue Squad, Hawkins County EMS , Hawkins County Emergency Management Agency - Tennessee , and THP

07/25/2025

Goshen Valley members and Engine 1203 and Tanker 1202, from Station 2 at
Beech Creek, responded to provide mutual aid with United Volunteer Fire Department Station 14 for a house fire on Bernard Lane in Baileyton.
Engine 1203 supplied water back to the scene.
Phillip Wilcox Chris Stover David Lay