Question 1

What is the name of the responding fire department, contact information, and fire protection class?

Accepted Answer

Name = Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department
Phone Number = Always 911 for Emergencies
Contact = info@tavfd.org 
Protection Class = 6X

Question 2

What about your personnel, station and apparatus information?

Accepted Answer

Personnel = All members of the TAVFD are volunteers. There are no full-time or live-in employees.
Stations = The TAVFD has four stations.
Apparatus:
Two engines/pumpers: Engine 1 = 1250 GPM, Engine 2 = 750 GPM
Two tankers: Each tanker holds 2000 gallons.

Question 3

What about water sources?

Accepted Answer

In addition to the water carried by the engines/pumpers, TAVFD's two tankers hold 2,000 gallons each. Hydrants are also located throughout Townsend that are available year-round. There are no dry hydrants.

Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department

Serving the Peaceful Side of the Smokies

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the responding fire department, contact information, and fire protection class?

What about your personnel, station and apparatus information?

What about water sources?