FAQ
General information
Yes, SMFD does have a ride along program. Complete the Ride Along Application and return to the Signal Mountain Fire Department at 1111 Ridgeway Avenue or email to smokedetector@signalmountaintn.gov or fax to 423-886-1608.
Seasonal burning is allowed with a valid permit in Hamilton County from October 1st to April 30th of each year. Burning permits are issued to individuals or businesses that are planning to burn less than two acres of brush in a burn season. Burning is limited to clean, raw, untreated, non-manufactured wood or natural vegetation.
To obtain a burn permit, please contact the Air Pollution Control Bureau at 423-643-5970 or obtain and submit an application for a permit by visiting the Air Pollution Control Bureau website.
From May 1st through September 30th, NO BURNING is allowed in Hamilton County.
From May 1st through September 30th, NO BURNING is allowed in Hamilton County.
No, the Signal Mountain Fire Department does not fill residential pools. Homeowners interested in learning about their options for filling a swimming pool should contact the Town of Signal Mountain Water Utility (SMWU) at water.signalmountaintn.gov or (423)886-2177, option #1.
For hydrant maintenance issues, including painting, homeowners are asked to contact the Town of Signal Mountain Water Utility (SMWU) at water.signalmountaintn.gov or (423)886-2177.
You can schedule a station tour by reaching out to us by phone (423-886-7075), email (smokedetector@signalmountaintn.gov) or through Facebook Messenger on our Signal Mountain Fire Department FaceBook with your request. Please provide the purpose or group requesting the tour, date/time and contact name and number.
Fire hydrant flushing is an important part of annual maintenance that is usually done twice per year. There are two main reasons why hydrants are flushed. First, a fire hydrant is in essence a valve and to make sure they work when needed it is important to "exercise" a fire hydrant and ensure adequate water flow is available to fire fighters, residents and businesses. Additionally hydrants are flushed to remove minerals deposits that may occur inside the water distribution pipes.
A fire report can be obtained by contacting the Signal Mountain Fire Department and requesting a report by either ; fax 423-886-1608 or at smokedetector@signalmountaintn.gov. Please provide the name of person(s) involved, address and date of incident.
A Report Request form will need to be completed and returned.
A Report Request form will need to be completed and returned.