Fire Department · Combination
Piperton Fire Department
Piperton, TN · Shelby County
The Piperton Fire Department is a combination fire and EMS agency serving Piperton and the surrounding District 3 of Fayette County, Tennessee. It staffs a mix of full-time and volunteer members, with a roster of nine full-time firefighters, twelve volunteers, and a full-time Fire Chief.
The department covers roughly 27 square miles of mixed rural, residential, and industrial territory. Crews respond around the clock to structure fires, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, motor vehicle crashes, and rescue and life-safety calls.
With an ISO Public Protection Classification of 3, the department reflects solid firefighting capability, training standards, and water infrastructure. Chief T. Reed Bullock, the city's first full-time firefighter, has led the department since 2006 and also serves as Fire Marshal.
MissionProtect the lives and property of the people of Piperton from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents; to save lives by providing emergency medical services
Piperton Fire Department actively recruits new volunteers and stresses that no prior firefighting or medical experience is required, all training is provided. Beyond fireground skills, the department also welcomes people with carpentry, mechanical, computer, historical, and office-administration abilities.
There is no formal online application on the site. Prospective members are directed to contact Fire Chief T. Reed Bullock directly by email or phone, or reach out to the station on Highway 196.
Requirements
- No prior firefighting or medical experience required; training is provided
- Open to everyone, including those without medical or firefighting skills
Hiring process
- Contact Fire Chief T. Reed Bullock by email (rbullock@pipertontn.gov) or phone
- Complete department-provided training in firefighting and medical skills
The department provides training for new volunteers, including those with no firefighting or medical background.
Do I need experience or certifications to join?
No. The department states that everyone can volunteer, even those without medical or firefighting skills, and training is provided in those areas.
Is Piperton Fire Department a paid or volunteer department?
It is a combination department, with nine full-time firefighters, twelve volunteers, and a full-time Fire Chief. Recruitment is focused on new volunteers.
How do I apply to join?
The site does not list a formal online application. Prospective members are directed to contact Fire Chief T. Reed Bullock at rbullock@pipertontn.gov or call the station at 901-853-2195.
What kinds of skills does the department need?
Beyond firefighting, the department welcomes people with carpentry, mechanical trades, computer and technical, historical knowledge, and office-administration skills.
What area would I be serving?
The department covers roughly 27 square miles of Piperton and District 3 in Fayette County, a mix of rural, residential, and industrial areas, responding to fires, EMS, hazmat, crashes, and rescue calls 24/7.