Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department

01/30/2025

Please help folks this life saving equipment is very important reach out .

Today around 4pm, some equipment fell off one of the apparatuses on the way to a fire. If anyone was on New HWY 68 and Old Federal Rd and picked up orange and blueish-green hydraulic hoses and tools, please return them. They are part of life-saving tools and can only be used for this type of equipment. You can drop them off at the station located at 106 Community Center Rd or contact us here or call and leave a message at 423-647-3315. If you are reading this please share.

01/17/2025

Place those orders folks hard to beat delicious wings for a good cause.

We are trying something new. Let us know if we can help you with your Superbowl Party!!

01/17/2025

01/16/2025

PLAN AHEAD, TENNESSEE: Dangerously cold conditions are expected across the state Sunday and into next week. (Updated to note: This graphic represents Monday, only.)

What changes will you need to make to stay safe with the frigid forecast?

At home:

- Have proper insulation, caulking & weather stripping.

- Know how to keep pipes from freezing.

- Have working smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups.

- Make sure you have emergency supplies ready and available, including in your vehicle.

Daily Life:

- Limit time outdoors.

- Dress in loose layers and cover all exposed skin.

- Keep pets dry, warm, and inside.

- Check on loved ones, friends, and neighbors.

- Consume hot foods and warm drinks. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.

More winter ready tips: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

01/15/2025

12/31/2024

12/24/2024

On the first day of winter (Dec. 21, 2024), we're reminding all Tennesseans that following some simple fire prevention tips today can help you stay warm and safe during the cold weather months ahead.

Did you know that winter is Tennessee’s most dangerous season for residential structure fires? Fire departments report a 66% increase in home fire deaths during winter compared to other seasons. Smoking and cooking account for more than 28% of the known causes for residential structure fires in Tennessee. Separately, medical oxygen has been a component of more than 10% of fire deaths in the Volunteer State over the last decade.

In addition to following some simple fire safety tips (don't be distracted in the kitchen, never smoke while using medical oxygen, and keep your space heaters away from flammable obects) it's crucial to have working smoke alarms in your home. Working smoke alarms are every homeowner’s first line of defense against home fires all year long.

To help protect Tennesseans and save lives, the SFMO’s "Get Alarmed, Tennessee!" free smoke alarm program is helping reduce the risk from home fires.

Follow the link to learn more and request a free smoke alarm: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/news/2024/12/18/stay-warm-safe-with-the-sfmo-winter-fire-safety-tips.html

10/27/2024

10/27/2024

We would like to recognize and congratulate our firefighters Rob Wilson, Dustin Harris, Jacob Gates, Skylar Foxx, and Jacob Davis for completion of their live burn training this weekend at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy. They went through 80 hours of fire training prior to live burn training. We are proud of our firefighters for their dedication and determination to keep learning to make themselves and the fire department better to serve our community.

10/16/2024

Important Reminder!!!

Burn Permits will be needed beginning October 15th through May 15th. Some changes have been made as to how to obtain permits. The local Tennessee Department of Forestry will not be issuing permits this year. Permits can be obtained online at Burnsafetn.org or 1-877-350-2876. The permits are free of charge.

10/16/2024

NASHVILLE – Beginning October 15, a free burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is required prior to burning leaves or natural vegetation, including debris generated by Hurricane Helene.

“Due to the vast amount of woody debris from Hurricane Helene and other recent storms across the state, we expect more outdoor burning than usual this year,” State Forester Heather Slayton said. “Since escaped debris burns are the leading cause of wildfires, it is important that Tennesseans take fire safety seriously. Burn permits are required by law and the tool by which we help citizens understand when and how to burn.”
RELEASE IN COMMENTS

09/06/2024

Today some of the Fire fighters from Hopewell Fire Department assisted Tellico high school’s students with an egg drop experiment. Each of the participants constructed a cradle and parachute. Designed protect the egg from the high fall. Several of them survived the fall from 70 feet. The design of each had varying approaches to shock that would follow Karl’s release of the eggs from his position. Hopewellvfd.com

09/01/2024

Today Hopewell assisted Vonore at Yamaha. The Battalion 1 fire group rolled in to assist our neighbors in Vonore. Assistance was also provided through Tri state mutual aid Englewood and others also helped on scene and by back filling the local fire stations. The teams from each group worked together and stabilized the situation quickly.

07/12/2024

Today has been a busy one. From working on aerial rescue related to arborist injured or stranded aloft. Shortly after finishing that we were out on a brush fire in the Battalion 1 response area. After being released by forestry it was off to training. We followed the training up with a car in the lake. While it was not far off shore we utilized the boat for scene lighting during the recovery process.