Why
are the fire hydrant tops painted different colors
around town?
The colors represent how much water
that particular hydrant will flow, this provides a quick
reference for the fire dept. in the event of an
emergency.
Will
the fire department assist me with the installation of a
smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector?
Yes, the
fire dept. will assist with installation of your smoke
detector as long as you sign a liability waiver. We also
provide home owners with 2 free smoke detectors that are
provided to us thru participation in the state fire
marshals office ” GET ALARMED ” program, however per
state law TN code ann. 68-102-151 we do not provide
detectors for rental properties as this is the
responsibility of the property owner and or landlord. We
do not provide or install carbon monoxide detectors.
Can I
have a children’s car seat installed in my vehicle?
We do not install the car seat for you, however we do
have several certified car seat inspectors on staff that
will help determine if you have the proper car seat and
if so will assist you by demonstrating how to properly
install the car seat and then remove it from the
vehicle, then you will be required to install the car
seat yourself while we observe and guide you. We do
several car seat inspection checkpoints annually at
different locations and we will do one on one
inspections at the fire station during business hours 9a
to 5p subject to availability of staff, please try to
call ahead if possible 865-354-3121.
Can I
get fire safety and fire extinguisher training?
Yes,
we provide written literature on fire safety for all
ages when available and we can do presentations when
requested. We are also able to provide fire extinguisher
training with our state of the art fire extinguisher
simulator bought with federal grant money. We can
provide classes to corporate businesses and industries
as well as groups but we do not do one on one classes
with the simulator. We will provide one on one guidance
and advice for fire extinguisher operation and what type
and size to purchase. Please .feel free to stop by the
fire station or call at 865-354-3121.
Do I
need a burn permit every time I want to burn in the city
limits?
You are required by TN Forestry and state
law to obtain a burn permit from Oct. 15th to May 15th,
however we ask that if you are burning anywhere in the
city of Rockwood that you obtain a burn permit as a
courtesy year round, you can call at 865-354-3121. Per
EPA and TDFC you are only allowed to burn natural
foliage (leaves, brush, branches, etc.), it is
prohibited to burn any construction or building
materials, furniture or household trash of any kind. In
the event of an emergency while burning, such as the
fire spreading or getting out of control please call
all.
If I
work on Saturdays, how can I get rid of my Household
Hazardous Waste?
All of the convienance centers in
Roane County take used oil and antifreeze except for the
Pumphouse location, the Post Oak location also takes oil
and latex paint and stains on Tuesdays only. Roane
County does not take chemicals or pesticides.