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Gibson County Fire Department
Trenton, TN · Gibson County
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Gibson County Fire Department protects communities across Gibson County, Tennessee, operating out of the county's Emergency Complex in Trenton along with additional stations such as Station 2 in Moore's Chapel. The department is led by County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey and County Fire Chief Assistant Cindy Walls, and relies heavily on volunteer firefighters drawn from the local community.
Beyond emergency response, the department runs several community risk-reduction programs. It participates in the state's "Get Alarmed, TN!" program, a grant-funded initiative administered by the State Fire Marshal's Office that supplies 10-year sealed-battery smoke alarms for department members to install in county homes. The department also maintains a team of certified CPR instructors offering AHA BLS, Heartsaver, and Friends and Family CPR classes, administers a rural address-marker program for Station 2's coverage area, and helps residents navigate state burn-permit requirements (issued by the Tennessee Division of Forestry, not the department itself) during the October 15–May 15 burn season.
Gibson County Fire Department is an ongoing volunteer recruitment department: "The Gibson County Fire Department is always looking for volunteers." Interested residents of the Gibson County area apply through an online form linked from the department's page. The county's general Job Opportunities page did not list any open fire department positions at the time of research.
How do I become a volunteer firefighter with Gibson County Fire Department?
The department says it is "always looking for volunteers." Residents who live in the Gibson County area can fill out the volunteer information form linked on the department's website or scan the QR code provided there.
How do I request a free smoke alarm?
Gibson County Fire Department participates in the state's "Get Alarmed, TN!" program, a grant-funded smoke alarm installation program administered by the State Fire Marshal's Office. Residents can request a free 10-year sealed-battery smoke alarm through the link or QR code on the department's page, and the department will install it.
Does Gibson County Fire Department issue burn permits?
No. Burn permits are required from October 15 to May 15, but they are issued by the Tennessee Division of Forestry, not the fire department. After obtaining a permit online, residents are asked to call central dispatch's non-emergency line at (731) 692-3714 to inform them.
Does the department offer CPR classes?
Yes. The department has 5 certified CPR instructors who teach AHA BLS CPR, Heartsaver CPR, and Friends and Family CPR to individuals and groups.
How do I get an address marker for my property?
Gibson County Fire Department Station 2 (Moore's Chapel) offers address markers: $10 to renumber an existing mailbox on both sides, $10 for a new green sign numbered on both sides attached to a mailbox, or $20 for a green sign on a pole.