Close the Door!
Sleep with your bedroom door closed when possible. A closed door can help slow the spread of heat, smoke, and flames. If you hear a smoke alarm, get out and stay out.
Tennessee fire prevention resources ↗PROTECT YOUR HOME · PROTECT YOUR FAMILYFIRE PREVENTION.
FIRE PREVENTION.
COMMUNITY SAFETY.
Prepared families make stronger communities. Explore practical safety guidance and trusted resources to help prevent emergencies before they happen.
FREE SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION ↓EMERGENCY? CALL 911.For non-emergency fire prevention questions, contact NCFR at 423-647-3315.
TENNESSEE STATE FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICEGET ALARMED,
GET ALARMED,
TENNESSEE!
Need a working smoke alarm in your home? Notchey Creek Fire-Rescue participates in Tennessee’s Get Alarmed program and installs free smoke alarms in eligible homes in our service area. The program also includes carbon monoxide alarms, subject to eligibility and availability.
Working alarms provide an early warning that can save lives. Contact NCFR directly to ask about free smoke alarm installation in our service area, or visit the official state program page to request an alarm.
CALL NCFR FOR FREE SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION ↗ Request through Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office ↗Program eligibility, alarm availability, and installation arrangements are determined through the State Fire Marshal’s Office and participating departments.
PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FOR EVERY HOMEFIRE SAFETY
FIRE SAFETY
STARTS AT HOME.
Explore practical steps to protect your family and home.
Home Fire Safety & Escape Planning
Test smoke alarms monthly. Plan two ways out of each room when possible, choose a meeting place outside, and practice your escape plan twice each year. Stay with cooking; keep heaters three feet from combustibles and plug them directly into wall outlets.
DOWNLOAD & DRAW YOUR HOME ESCAPE PLAN (PDF) ↗Carbon Monoxide Safety
Use carbon monoxide alarms as recommended by their manufacturer. Never operate generators, grills, or fuel-burning equipment inside homes or garages. If a CO alarm sounds, move outside immediately and call 911.
CDC carbon monoxide guidance ↗Outdoor Burning & Permits
Tennessee’s debris-burning permit season generally runs October 15–May 15 in areas under state protection. Check permit requirements, current restrictions, weather, and any local rules before burning. Never burn household trash.
BurnSafeTN.org ↗Fire Prevention Education
Explore Tennessee’s Fire Prevention Week activities, youth education materials, community outreach, and fire safety awareness campaigns. Contact NCFR for local fire prevention questions.
State Fire Marshal education programs ↗Seasonal Safety & Resources
Prepare for holiday cooking, winter heating, severe weather, and wildfire risk. Monitor weather alerts, avoid flooded roads, and check state resources for seasonal prevention campaigns.
Emergency planning resources ↗For more fire prevention information and educational materials, visit the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office fire prevention resources ↗.
MAKE IT A FAMILY HABITYOUR HOME SAFETY
YOUR HOME SAFETY
CHECKLIST.
Review these items with everyone in your household and revisit your plan as needs change.
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
- Identify two ways out of rooms when possible.
- Practice your escape plan and outdoor meeting place.
- Keep exits, stairs, and hallways clear.
- Keep heat sources away from flammable materials.
- Save emergency numbers and know when to call 911.
HERE FOR OUR NEIGHBORSHAVE A SAFETY
HAVE A SAFETY
QUESTION?
Notchey Creek Fire-Rescue is committed to community fire prevention and public education. Reach out for general questions or information about department outreach.