The Cookeville Fire Department is an ISO Class 2 protection rating. Protection to the citizens of Cookeville is provided by 4 stations and 60 Firefighters.
2008 500-gallon, 75-foot Sutphen ladder truck with a 2,000 GPM pump (Ladder 2)
2007 750-gallon Crimson rescue pumper with a 1,500 GPM pump (Reserve)
2006 1,250-gallon Central States pumper / tanker with a 1,500 GPM pump (Reserve)
2001 1,250-gallon Central States pumper / tanker with a 1,500 GPM pump (Reserve)
2001 300-gallon, 100-foot Sutphen aerial platform with a 2,000 GPM pump (Tower 1)
Fire Suppression
Fire suppression is provided by various rated pumpers capable of pumping up to 2,000 gallons per minute (GPM). Each apparatus is fully equipped and ready to respond to an emergency at all times.
First Responder/ Medical Assistance
The stations are staffed 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to serve the citizens of Cookeville.First Responder/ Emergency Medical Assistance is provided by cross-trained firefighters. These firefighters are trained to the level ofAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic. We respond to serious and life-threatening events to provide a timely response to the sick or injured. The Cookeville Fire Department is an ALS First Responder Agency.
Rescue Services
Rescue Services are provided by firefighters at each station. Rescue and extrication equipment is carried on all front line apparatus; all firefighters are trained in rescue techniques and the use of the rescue equipment.
Hazardous Materials
The Cookeville Fire Department maintains an Operational Readiness level of training to contain and / or mitigate Hazardous Materials spills or leaks.
Fire Prevention
The Cookeville Fire Department strives to reduce the risk of fire; thus protecting lives, welfare, and economic vitality of our community. We accomplish this through public fire safety education in the community, fire safety education in schools, fire extinguisher classes, fire investigations, and fire safety checks(upon request). The Cookeville Fire Department installs free smoke detectors for our local residents to combat fire and deaths due to fire through the TN State Fire Marshal's Office smoke detector program.