P.O. Box 417, Rockwood, TN 37854 — phone: (865) 354 8201; fax: (865) 245 8219 — Call 9-1-1 in Emergencies.

About us

ABOUT THE WEST ROANE COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT:

WRCVFD is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fire and emergency protection and prevention in West Roane County. Donations to WRCVFD are tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3). No members of WRCVFD receive payment for their service.

WRCVFD is a United Way Partner Agency of.

WRCVFD's D-U-N-S number is 969062413.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Mailing address: WRCVFD P.O. Box 417 Rockwood, TN 37854
Telephone (Voice): (865) 354-8201 Fax: (865) 245-8219 Emergency: 9-1-1
Street Address of Station #1: WRCVFD 1303 Pumphouse Road Rockwood, TN 37854

Service Area Statistics:

Our service area is diverse:5th District of Roane County
  • 53.3 square miles
  • 3500 properties
  • 8 miles of I-40 interstate highway
  • 10 miles of railroad
  • 285+ hydrants
  • 69% forest, 21% grassland, 10% roads and other areas

ACTIVITIES

Activities in our mission include
  • Firefighting
  • Fire Prevention
  • Public Assistance
  • Community Safety Education
  • Wild Land Urban Interface Task Force Team Member
  • HazMat
  • Traffic Control
  • Mutual Aid (11 Departments)
Our members are kept very busy:
  • WRCVFD responds to approximately 200 to 300 fire and medical calls per year.
  • Each department member trains several hours each month.
  • Many hours are also spent on administrative and maintenance duties.
  • Most of the repairs to the equipment and vehicles are done by the department members.
  • All members serve as volunteers and no one receives pay for their services.
  • WRCVFD achieved an ISO Rating of Class 5/8b effective March, 2014.