Bristol, Tennessee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I burn trash/lumber/brush inside the city limits? Yes, but only if you have a burn permit issued by
the fire department. To obtain a burn permit, you must come to the main fire station in person and see our secretary, Bunny, who will issue the burn permit. Once you have a burn permit, you must call central dispatch before and after you burn. This will help in aideing the fire department if we receive a call of smoke in an area, as well as help you to know if there is a burn ban in place.

If I need to obtain a copy of a fire report, what do I need to do? If you have had an incident and you need to get a fire report, you may come by or call the main fire station at 423-989-5701. We will be glad to assist you. Please have the necessary information on hand for us to look up the incident; such as the date, the approximate time and the address of where the incident occurred. There is a charge of $5.00 for all reports.

How can I get a copy of a medical report? If the Bristol Tennessee Fire Department responded to an emergency medical call in which you were involved, you can get a copy of the report by coming to the main fire station. You will need to have a photo ID to get these reports. The fire department complies with all HIPPAA laws and no information will be given to any persons other than the appropriate medically trained personnel that|responded to the call and the medical staff at the facility to where you were transported. There is also a charge of $5.00 for these reports.

I have a swimming pool at home, can the fire department fill it for me? Unfortunately, due to insurance regulations, the fire department cannot fill swimming pools.

I have had an incident where I have found my child playing with matches and/or lighters. Is there
anything the fire department can do to help me teach my child the importance of not playing with
fire? Absolutely! The fire department has a juvenile firesetting program called FireWise Kids. This
program is designed to teach the importance of fire safety to juveniles. It is a free program offered to all
families. Your child can be introduced to the program in several different ways; they may be required by
the fire department to attend this program if a fire was responded to and determined that it was set by a
juvenile; parents can contact the fire department and request that their child be placed into the program if
the parents feel a need; or in appropriate circumstances, the juvenile court system may place a juvenile into
the program. If you would like any further information on this program, please contact
Firefighter/Paramedic Joy Autin at 423-989-5701.