Woodlawn Volunteer Fire & Rescue

02/24/2026

We know of several properties with access concerns, feel free to reach out if you think your property may be a concern. This is a part of preplanning so we can be prepared to respond and have a plan in place for difficult situations that can be even more difficult when trying to gain access to the site of an emergency.

10/09/2025

One of the many hazards firefighters now face. From StacheD Training, Oct 5, 2025: Five Sacramento firefighters were hospitalized after responding to a Tesla crash — and they weren’t even close to the car fire. The vehicle’s battery pack had been compromised, scattering hundreds of cells across the roadway. When the tow truck tried to move the Tesla, the main pack reignited, releasing a massive v***r cloud that traveled hundreds of feet downwind.

These weren’t just flames — this was a toxic mix of hydrogen fluoride, carbon monoxide, and v***rized solvents like ethyl and dimethyl carbonate. The result: four firefighters still off duty months later with lasting respiratory, cardiac, and renal complications.

In this video, I break down what happened, what was found in the Sacramento Fire Department’s official green sheet, and what every department should learn from this incident. We’ll talk safe standoff distances, air monitoring, fog stream use, and why “smoke” from an EV battery isn’t smoke at all.

https://youtu.be/I-XFHdnN1tE

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

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 experiences 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.”
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09/30/2025

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08/12/2025

Your Woodlawn Volunteers responded to 81 calls in the month of July, 52 of those were 1st. Responder calls.

08/06/2025

https://clarksvillenow.com/local/clarksville-conversations-fire-chief-michael-rios-on-move-toward-paid-county-firefighters-podcast/

In this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, host Charlie Koon interviews Montgomery County Fire Chief Michael Rios.

07/19/2025

In June Woodlawn Volunteer Fire department responded to 81 calls. 51 of those calls were first responder calls.

07/19/2025

Woodlawn Fire responded to 79 calls in the month of May. 49 of those calls were first responder calls.

05/01/2025

This month’s truck is our new “to use” Brush truck. It’s a 2016 Ford 250 with a new skid brush unit installed. We have used it extensively in the last month and put it through its paces. This replaces our old brush truck that was featured in March.

05/01/2025

For the month of April, your Woodlawn Fire department responded to 98 calls. 53 of those were first responder calls.