PROUDLY SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS

WHEN OUR
COMMUNITY
CALLS.

Dedicated volunteers. Dependable response. A stronger, safer community—built together.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER ↗SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Serving with Integrity. Responding with Excellence.

5/5XCURRENT ISO CLASSIFICATION

24/7COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY

100%VOLUNTEER SPIRIT

WHO WE ARE

ROOTED HERE.
READY TO SERVE.

Notchey Creek Fire-Rescue serves our neighbors in Monroe County, Tennessee. Our members train, respond, maintain equipment, and support community safety—because protecting our home matters.

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Emergency Response

Volunteers committed to readiness and working alongside our mutual and automatic aid partners.

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Training & Readiness

Ongoing skills development and equipment preparation help our members serve safely and effectively.

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Community First

Fire prevention, public education, fundraising, and neighbor-to-neighbor service strengthen our district.

A MILESTONE FOR OUR COMMUNITY

STRONGER FIRE
PROTECTION.

Effective July 1, 2026, our ISO Public Protection Classification improved from 6/6X to 5/5X—reflecting the dedication of our volunteers and community partners.

Insurance savings vary by carrier and property. Contact your insurer to ask whether the updated classification affects your policy.

ISO RATING5/5XPREVIOUSLY 6/6X

YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU

YOU DON'T NEED
EXPERIENCE.
YOU NEED HEART.

Every new volunteer helps our department achieve its goals. Whether you want to respond to emergencies or help with community events, fundraising, and support activities, there's a place to contribute.

✓ Training opportunities✓ Teamwork & purpose✓ Community impact✓ Support roles available

LEARN HOW TO JOIN ↗

OUR FLEET

OUR APPARATUS.
READY TO SERVE.

Meet the apparatus our volunteers maintain and operate to protect our communities.

ENGINE 27

2006 International 4400 KME

1,250 GPM pump · 750-gallon water tank

SQUAD 27

2009 Ford F-550 Blanchat MFG

250 GPM pump · 400-gallon water tank

TENDER 27

2027 International KME

1,500 GPM pump · 2,000-gallon water tank

COMMAND 27

2017 Chevrolet Suburban

Command response vehicle

SUPPORT 27

2013 Ford Explorer

Emergency medical response vehicle

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

PREVENTION IS
PROTECTION.

Burn Permits

Tennessee burn permits are generally required October 15 through May 15 when applicable. Check current rules and restrictions.

BURN PERMIT INFORMATION ↗02

Smoke Alarms

Learn about alarm placement, testing, and replacement to help protect your household.

FIRE SAFETY GUIDANCE ↗03

Family Emergency Plans

Make a plan, practice escape routes, and prepare before an emergency occurs.

BUILD YOUR PLAN ↗

DEPARTMENT UPDATES

NEWS FROM
NOTCHEY CREEK.

DEPARTMENT MILESTONE

ISO Classification Improves to 5/5X

Our updated Public Protection Classification became effective July 1, 2026, improving from 6/6X.

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT

Help Shape Our Next Chapter

We're looking for neighbors willing to train, serve, and help our department continue to grow.

COMMUNITY SAFETY

Stay Fire-Safe This Season

Check smoke alarms, prepare an escape plan, and follow local burning requirements.

INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY

YOUR SUPPORT.
OUR READINESS.

Every contribution helps Notchey Creek Fire-Rescue train volunteers, maintain emergency apparatus, replace protective equipment, and provide fire safety education. Your generosity helps keep our department ready when our neighbors need us.

COMMUNITY-FUNDED. VOLUNTEER-POWERED.EVERY GIFT
MAKES AN
IMPACT.Thank you for standing behind your local firefighters.

Make a Donation

Want to make a financial contribution? Contact our department for current, approved donation methods and instructions.

ASK HOW TO DONATE ↗

Support Equipment & Training

Help us meet the costs of turnout gear, hose, tools, apparatus maintenance, firefighter training, and public education.

DISCUSS A CONTRIBUTION ↗

Business & Community Partners

Local businesses and neighbors can help through fundraising, event support, or contributions toward department needs.

BECOME A SUPPORTER ↗

Learn more about supporting NCFR → Online payments are not yet enabled. We will add a secure donation link after the department confirms its authorized payment provider. For information about receipts or tax treatment, contact the department directly.

KEEP OUR MISSION MOVING

STRONGER TOGETHER.

Community support helps sustain training, apparatus upkeep, protective equipment, and fire prevention. Contact us to learn how you can support NCFR through donations, fundraising, or volunteer service.

“NEIGHBORS
HELPING
NEIGHBORS.”