Ramer Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept.

10/26/2026

Who wants to push yourself to the next level?

10/25/2026

10/23/2026

We were honored to come together with our Brothers and Sisters to honor a man that was truly a pillar of our community. Our hearts go out the family during this difficult time.

10/21/2026

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of our friend Allen Stricklin. His dedication to our county and our community were truly inspiring. The loss of such a great man is truly a tragedy. Rest well my friend, you will truly be missed.

10/20/2026

Are you tired of sleeping through the night? Enjoy unpredictable schedules? Like hanging out with people who have questionable senses of humor?

Boy, have we got an opportunity for you.

We offer:
* Absolutely no paycheck.
* Free cardio when you least expect it.
* A second family you didn't ask for.
* Opportunities to get dirty, sweaty, and occasionally soaking wet.
* The satisfaction of knowing you made a difference.

No experience? No problem. We'll train you.

Come join the chaos. Your community needs you.

10/14/2026

Our Volunteers do not do this for recognition, but I feel the need to recognize this young lady. Halle is a dedicated volunteer in the Hardin County Fire Department. She has signed up as a reserve member for the Ramer Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for when she is working in the area. Yesterday, she came out to invest time in our community showing up for the children at Ramer Elementry School. After this was over she made the 100+ mile journey to Columbia, TN to take her EMR national registry exam first thing this morning. We are so proud of our sister firefighter for successfully passing that examination!
Her dedication and professionalism is the standard other firefighters (paid and volunteer) should strive for. She not only shows up to fires, but she traines hard, and pushes herself to go further and reach new heights. Now she has earned her medical license. During her short career, thus far, she has made us proud of her for setting the example and being a role model for the younger generation and letting young girls see, by her example, that the only limitations you have on your life are the ones you allow to be there. As her part time chief, I can't wait to see the heights she goes in her career. I truly believe God has special plans for you.

Congratulations FF Halle Lineberger!

10/13/2026

Some people say I am ridiculous and call me names and laugh at me and mock me. They tell me I am too tough for a volunteer department, but I say standards save lives! AS the chief I believe standards keep people trained and training keeps people from getting hurt! I love every one of our volunteers and I love this community. The culture we allow in our department I pray demonstrates that every day!

A lot of problems in the firehouse don’t start because nobody saw them.

They start because everybody saw them and nobody said anything.

The shortcut.

The bad attitude.

The missed training.

The person who never pulls their weight.

The standard that only applies when it’s convenient.

After a while, people stop seeing it as a problem.

It just becomes “how we do things here.”

That’s where leadership matters.

Not every problem needs discipline.

Not every issue needs a meeting.

But somebody has to be willing to say:

“No. That’s not who we are.”

Culture is built just as much by what we allow as what we teach.

10/13/2026

As the fire chief for The City of Ramer I am very proud of our volunteer firefighters! Many departments are struggling with participation and we do too, but compared to some departments in the area we are blessed. I appreciate all of you that answer the call when the tones drop, but I am particularly grateful to the ones that go above and beyond and come together in the community at functions like fire safety day at Ramer Elementry School! For a small city strictly volunteer department to have 5 firefighters show up on a Monday, is truly a testimony of the atmosphere coming together in the Ramer Fire Department to build a culture!
In the past few months, as chief, I have watched our department flourish. That is a testimony to the brave and dedicated individuals that have stepped up as an unpaid volunteer and that support our wonderful community has put behind us. To that I say thank you for supporting the vision.
At this moment we are still accepting volunteers, no experience necessary. We are also still accepting donations of water and coffee pods and electrolyte packets. We appreciate these donations because they keep pur volunteers safe, hydrated, and happy. We have many needs and wants and we ask that you consider making a contribution to our department so we may continue to grow. You can contact City Hall during business hours for more information on making a tax deductible donation.
Special shout out to Asst Chief Ryan Tyler for always having our best interest at heart and helping to make this vision run, and to Baptist Ambulance for coming out today and always being there for our community! Also thank you to volunteer firefighters Halle Lineberger, Ryan Dillon, Ryan Vaughn, and Fred Frogue for making this happen.
Special thank you to our newest EMR and firefighter Kerri Walton who has come to us from Indiana bringing a ton of experience and dedication. She unfortunately was not able to be there today because she is in New Mexico attending a Fema training to serve our community in a whole new way! Ramer is a small City with a big heart. We need these changes to protect this beautiful place.
We have come a long way, and we still have plenty to do. We look forward to working diligently to serving our beloved city and surrounding areas. We are excited for the future.
Sincerely
Erich Buehring
Chief

10/13/2026

Today we had a great day Ramer Elementary School with Baptist Ambulance. We got to talk to a bunch of really cool kids and let them play in our trucks and some even got to shoot a real fire hose!
It takes a village and we are so proud to be a small part of that village for our community youth!
Wr did our best not to include pictures of children for privacy reasons. If you are looking for a photo of your child please check with your children's teacher. I know some teachers took photos!

10/13/2026

Just wanted to remind everyone that Burn Permits are Required starting October 15th to May 15th. They are free and are instant. You can get yours at www.BurnSafeTN.org if we are called to an outdoor fire during these dates and you do not have a current burn permit, we will need to put it out in the interest of public safety. If you are denied a permit, it simply means that current conditions are not safe. You will be able to get one when the conditions become safe again. This is not to make your life harder, it is to keep our beautiful community safe. Thank you for your cooperation!

Find out how to obtain a debris burning permit in Tennessee. Follow TN Wildland Fire guidelines to ensure safe and responsible burning practices.