THE MAIN CENTERVILLE FIRE HALL

The Centerville Fire Department is an all-volunteer organization comprised of approximately thirty Centerville citizens who share a mission to provide skilled, professional, and caring lifesaving services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The department's motto is “Dedicated to Serve.” The Department offers fire protection and rescue services to the community of Centerville, Tennessee, and those who travel through it.

Services

SWIFT WATER BOATThe Centerville Volunteer Fire Department provides multiple services, including, but not limited to:

• Fire Suppression
• First Responder/Emergency Medical
• Technical Rescue
• Hazmat
• Fire Prevention/Fire Codes
• Public Fire Education
• Swift Water Rescue. The Centerville Volunteer Fire Department is the only unit equipped and trained for service throughout the county.

About the Volunteers

Eleven of the 30 members are trained, full-time professional firefighters employed in Nashville, Brentwood, and other nearby cities. The Departments operate on a schedule where employees are stationed at the fire department 24 hours when they are immediately available. After their tour, they are off for 36 hours. Some departments work a 48/96-hour schedule. The scheduling means trained professionals are usually in Centerville on their off days.

When there is a significant event, Baltz says that 24 members are typically available, and mutual aid agreements provide additional personnel and resources via mutual aid agreements.

Training

All firefighters require extensive, continuous training. For new volunteers, at least 16 hours of training in the Firefighter One class. Following that training, volunteers receive training as Emergency Medical Responders. The force has qualified trainers, but most training is provided through the Tennessee Fore Codes Enforcement Academy. Seven of the professional members are trained paramedics and certified trainers.