City of Pigeon Forge Fire Department

06/15/2026

Last week C-shift had the opportunity to train in vertical ventilation on an acquired structure donated to the city to use for training prior to demolition. Using acquired structures allows our firefighters the opportunity to train in as realistic of a setting as possible. We are always appreciative of the community supporting our training efforts.

06/12/2026

We would like to commend some of our recent graduates. Congratulations to Micah Rice, Sean Woodruff, and Zechariah Zavona for completing EMT Basic and Zac Maholovich and Kyle Settle for completing EMT Advanced. We appreciate your time and effort in furthering your education to be as prepared as possible to meet the needs of those we serve.

06/11/2026

In today's Throwback Thursday we look back on a critical part of the job, community involvement. Whether it's participating in city events, hosting community groups, or teaching school children about the fire service, a firefighter's responsibilities goes well beyond responding to emergencies. We are very fortunate to have such a great community to serve here in Pigeon Forge

06/08/2026

Here is a glimpse into our physical agility test, demonstrated by one of our Firefighter/Paramedics Ray Smith.

🔥This test is the first step toward a career with the Pigeon Forge Fire Department. This test is also utilized as a fitness and agility benchmark numerous times throughout the year for existing firefighters (including this test being completed in structural turnout gear).

If you are looking for a career that continually pushes you to be the best version of yourself, our department may be a fit for you!

Reach out to Emily at [email protected] if you would like a link to view the full length instructional video of the test or if you are interested in a future in the fire service.

https://youtu.be/SdVEEbcC9m4?si=EmDYvE_aKw40b232

Take a look at our physical agility test. This test is your first ...

06/04/2026

Justin Hays had ambitions to work for the United States Marshals Service when he was younger. In fact, he was already working on one of the prerequisites by working as a DCS officer in the prison system when he and his brothers all joined the volunteer fire service together. Justin's older brother transitioned into the medical side while his younger brother went into law enforcement. But for Justin, the fire service took hold. After volunteering for Caton's Chapel for a year, Justin began volunteering for Northview-Kodak Fire Department before becoming full time there in 2016. In 2019, Justin became a full time firefighter for our department. He says that helping people is hands down his favorite part of the job. Recently, Justin made the transition within our department to the inspections division. Justin is married with three children, and service must run in the family. His oldest son currently serves in the Air Force and plans to join the Kansas Highway Patrol after his time in the military. Justin's middle son is currently going through the process to join our department as a volunteer firefighter, and his youngest child, a daughter, has taken on numerous charitable endeavors after winning within the Tennessee and Kentucky pageant system. We are grateful for Justin's spirit of service.

06/01/2026

It's time for Community CPR/AED/First Aid training! The next class will be held at Station 1 (225 Pine Mountain Road) at 6:00pm on Tuesday, June 9th. If you simply want to learn the skills, you can attend the class free of charge. If you need to purchase your two-year certification from the American Heart Association (for a job/school requirement) the cost is $20, made payable at the time of class to Walters State by cash or check. If you would like to attend please RSVP to Emily at [email protected].

05/28/2026

Enjoy these pictures of Pigeon Forge Fire Department's vintage trucks. A huge thank you to our city historian, Christina Wolfenbarger, for preserving the heritage of not only our department, but our city!

05/26/2026

We had a great time at our quarterly Coffee with the Crew this past Saturday. It's always nice to have multiple generations of firefighters come together and fellowship. A HUGE thank you to Mayor Kevin McClure, Vice Mayor Jay Ogle, Commissioners Dennis Adams, Keith Whaley, and Tony Watts, and Five Oaks Farm Kitchen for providing an amazing breakfast for the event. We'll see everyone next quarter!

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Vent, Enter, Search (VES) is a fast and manpower-friendly way to search a known or suspected victim location. An aggressive firefighter rescue tactic, it involves rapidly accessing a window, entering a room (typically a bedroom) from the outside, and searching for victims. Because this tactic involves split-second decision making, hands-on instruction and evolutions are critical.

Vent, Enter, Search (VES) is a fast and manpower-friendly way to se...