McMinn County Wide Rural Fire, US

The Athens Fire Department is a public safety agency that works to provide fire suppression, public safety education, and emergency medical and life support rescue services to residents. The department conducts fire safety inspections and station tours, as well as participates in various public events. It maintains a communication center that coordinates and responds to fire and medical emergency and nonemergency calls. The department organizes a variety of public education and special programs that help and assist the residents during the normal fire and medical emergency situations. It maintains a staff of firefighters and volunteers, as well as operates engines and rescue vehicles. The Athens Fire Department is located in Athens, Tenn.