Orme, TN Volunteer Fire Department

09/04/2026

If you are attending our conference in two weeks, we’re asking everyone to bring 10 non-perishable items of food. The Tennessee Firemen’s Association Ladies Auxiliary are doing a food drive. It will all be donated to be used in Marion County, Tennessee, where our conference is being held. Thank you so much for your support.

09/04/2026

08/17/2026

This is an exciting event that hosts classes and hands-on skills that train firefighters and fire chiefs.

08/17/2026

Kids can help fix the fire truck, explore the firehouse, and play fun challenges in Sparky's Firehouse.

Along the way, they'll discover important fire safety lessons through interactive play.

Play for free on Sparky.org here: https://sparky.org/games/sparkys-firehouse

08/17/2026

🔥 HOW DO YOU STOP A FIRE? KNOW THIS.

Fire needs heat, fuel, oxygen, and a continuing chemical chain reaction to keep burning. Fire extinguishment works by removing or disrupting at least one of these elements.

🔥 Cooling — removes heat
💨 Smothering — limits oxygen
⛽ Starvation — removes or isolates the fuel
🧯 Chemical inhibition — interrupts the chemical chain reaction

Knowing why a fire goes out is just as important as knowing how to use the right extinguishing equipment.

⚠️ Remember: Not every extinguishing method or agent is safe for every type of fire. Always identify the hazard and use the appropriate method and extinguishing agent.

🚒 Which of these four methods do you use most often during training or actual operations?

08/17/2026

🚒💧 How long will your fire engine’s water really last?

A full tank may sound like plenty—but once the nozzle opens, those gallons can disappear in just minutes.

🔥 1,000 gallons at 250 GPM = about 4 minutes.

That’s why securing a reliable water supply early matters.

Know your tank. Know your flow. Don’t run dry.

08/17/2026

🚒💧 DID YOU KNOW? FIRE HYDRANT COLORS HAVE A PURPOSE.

Those colors on a fire hydrant are not just for appearance. They help firefighters quickly identify a hydrant’s flow classification and potential water supply during an emergency.

According to NFPA 291, hydrant bonnet and nozzle cap colors are commonly used to indicate flow capacity:

🔵 Blue – 1,500+ GPM
🟢 Green – 1,000–1,499 GPM
🟠 Orange – 500–999 GPM
🔴 Red – Less than 500 GPM

You may also see:

🟣 Purple (Violet) – Non-potable or reclaimed water
⚪ White – Drafting hydrant (local designation)
⚫ Black – Out of service (local designation)

⚠️ Keep in mind that hydrant markings can vary depending on the local water utility or jurisdiction.

Why does this matter?

When firefighters arrive at a fire, they must quickly determine if a hydrant can provide enough water to support firefighting operations. Knowing the hydrant’s flow classification helps crews make faster decisions and establish an effective water supply.

🚫 Never park in front of a fire hydrant.
🚫 Never block access to a hydrant.

A hydrant that cannot be accessed quickly can delay firefighting operations when every second counts.

Fire is fast.
Water supply matters.
Knowledge saves lives. 🚒🔥

08/17/2026

🔥 HOW DO YOU REMEMBER THE CLASSES OF FIRE?

A simple trick: Ask yourself, “What is burning?”

🔥 A — Ash
🔥 B — Boil
⚡ C — Current
⭐ D — Combustible metals
🍳 K — Kitchen

Knowing the fire class helps you choose the right extinguisher.

💬 What trick do you use to remember A, B, C, D, and K? Share it in the comments!