Oakdale Area Fire Dept - TN

06/07/2026

Congratulations to Oakdale Area Volunteer Firefighter Al Elkins for earning his Live Burn Certificate yesterday at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Enforcement Academy.

We would also like to recognize Firefighter Andrew Bowman, who earned his Live Burn Certificate last week. These accomplishments bring Oakdale Area Volunteer Fire Department to 7 firefighters who are certified and able to make entry into a structure fire and perform interior firefighting operations.

We also want to congratulate Firefighter Zack Burney for passing his AEMT National Registry. This brings our department to 9 medically trained responders, ranging from EMR to Critical Care Paramedic. In addition, two more members have completed their medical training and are currently awaiting their National Registry results.

Oakdale Area Volunteer Fire Department is training hard, growing stronger, and continuing to build the skills needed to keep our community safe. Our members are putting in the time and effort to serve the Oakdale Area in the very best way possible.

Great job, Al, Andrew, and Zack! We are proud of you all.

05/17/2026

🔥 Training Never Stops at Oakdale Area Volunteer Fire Department 🔥

Oakdale Area Volunteer Fire Department members recently spent time sharpening several important skills, including CPR training, pump operations, drafting, and using a jet siphon.

Training like this helps our volunteers stay prepared to serve our community when the call comes in. Whether it is a medical emergency, structure fire, brush fire, or water supply operation, these hands-on drills build teamwork, confidence, and readiness.

We are proud of the dedication our volunteers continue to show as they work to improve their skills and better protect the Oakdale area.

100% Volunteer. 100% Committed.

04/21/2026

National Volunteer Week

This week, Oakdale Area Volunteer Fire Department proudly recognizes and thanks the men and women who give their time, energy, and heart to serve the Oakdale Community.

Our volunteers answer the call day and night — responding to fires, medical calls, motor vehicle crashes, public service calls, training nights, fundraisers, station work, equipment maintenance, and countless behind-the-scenes duties that often go unnoticed.

We are especially proud to recognize our current active members:

Preston Hamby, Thomas Dillion, Johnny Jones, Tim Will, Andrew Bowman, Al Elkins, Cameron Daniels, Chance Daniels, Heather Daniels, Brad Daniels, Dakota Matheson, Jacob Lemons, Marsha Taylor, Ray Butler, Ron Taylor, Ron Turpin, Stuart Harrell, Zachary Burney, and Jonathon Bullard.

Each of these volunteers serves while also balancing jobs, families, school, and everyday life. Their commitment is what keeps our department moving forward and our community protected.

To every Oakdale Area Volunteer Fire Department member: thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and service. We are proud of you and grateful for all that you do.

100% Volunteer. 100% Committed.

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04/14/2026

This week, the Oakdale Area Volunteer Fire Department proudly recognizes and celebrates our Morgan County E-911 Dispatchers during Telecommunications Week.

We are incredibly thankful for the calm, caring, and professional voices behind the headset who answer the call when people need help most. Your work is often unseen by the public, but it is never unnoticed by those of us in emergency services. You are a critical link in every response, and we are grateful for your dedication to serving our community and supporting first responders.

Thank you for all you do each and every day.

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04/03/2026

Congratulations!

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

Saturday training day at Oakdale Area Volunteer Fire Department.

Today our volunteers gave up part of their Saturday to sharpen their skills on pump operations and hose testing. Training like this is essential to making sure our equipment is ready and our firefighters are prepared when the call comes.

We are proud of the dedication shown by this team. While many people were enjoying a day off, these men and women were investing their time in learning, improving, and serving our community. That kind of commitment says a lot about the heart of a volunteer department.

We are thankful for every member who showed up, worked hard, and continues to make Oakdale stronger and safer.

100% Volunteer. 100% Committed.
Oakdale Area Volunteer Fire Department

03/07/2026

We don't want to "spring" an unwelcome surprise on you, but Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2 a.m., when all clocks should "spring forward" one hour to 3 a.m..! Tennesseans should use the opportunity to check the batteries of their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure these important devices are functioning.

Remember: Most fire fatalities occur at night while victims are sleeping. The harmful smoke and toxic gases generated by a home fire can cause people to sleep more deeply which reduces the likelihood of escaping a home fire. Working smoke alarms can alert a home’s sleeping residents thereby doubling the chances of survival by increasing the amount of time residents have to escape a house fire.

Need working smoke alarms? Contact your local fire department and ask if they participate in our "Get Alarmed, Tennessee!" free smoke alarm program!

03/04/2026

🚒❤️ National Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation Week | March 1–7 ❤️🚒

This week, we proudly recognize and thank our incredible Oakdale Volunteer Fire Department and volunteer firefighters everywhere who answer the call — day or night.

From teaching fire safety to our kids, to responding without hesitation when emergencies strike, our volunteers give their time, their energy, and their hearts to keep our community safe. They train hard, serve selflessly, and stand ready whenever they’re needed — all while balancing jobs, families, and everyday life.

To our Oakdale volunteers:
Ron Taylor, Stuart Harrell, Marsha Taylor, Preston Hamby, Brad Daniels, Tim Will, Ray Butler, Zachary Burney, Al Elkins, Dakota Matheson, Heather Daniels, Andrew Bowman, Cameron Daniels, Chance Daniels, Jacob Lemons, and Peter Penn.

Thank you for your courage.
Thank you for your commitment.
Thank you for serving with pride and dedication.

And to volunteer firefighters across the country — we see you, we appreciate you, and we are grateful for your sacrifice and service.

If you see a volunteer firefighter this week, take a moment to say THANK YOU. ❤️

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