Having a live Christmas tree is a great way to enjoy the holiday, but always be safe with open flame near the tree, the types of lighting to use, and where the tree is placed and keep the tree well watered. The Oak Ridge Fire Department wishes you a very safe and Merry Christmas!

The Oak Ridge Fire Department wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Your friends at the Oak Ridge Fire Department request the honor of your company on January 1st, 2022. Please don't drink and drive tonight and have a safe and happy New Year.

With the threat of wintery weather this weekend looming on the horizon, the Oak Ridge Fire Department would like to remind you to never drive around traffic cones blocking the entire road. This typically means the road is blocked due to fallen trees, fallen powerlines or both.

Prepare now, don't wait until it's dangerous outside. Stock up on non-perishable items and batteries in anticipation of power losses in our area.

Travel on our roads, especially secondary roads, continues to be hazardous with snow and sleet steadily falling. Please stay home and off of the roads unless it's absolutely necessary to travel. Stay Safe, Stay Smart, Stay Alive.

The Oak Ridge Fire Department members Annual Steak Supper scheduled for this weekend January 22nd is being cancelled due to ongoing Covid concerns and the current weather/upcoming weather situation. We will look to reschedule our event for the spring. Everyone please stay safe!

Additional wintry weather is expected for the end of this week with the main impacts occurring Friday. Please prepare now and don't run the risk of running out of essential supplies or medications during hazardous weather. Stay Safe, Stay Smart, Stay Alive.

The NWS forecast has more snowy weather for us Friday evening through Saturday morning. Total amount is uncertain at this point. Please watch for hazardous travel with snow on the roadways and black ice as snow melts and refreezes. As always Stay Safe, Stay Smart, Stay Alive.

Challenging rescue in difficult conditions tonight. Glad it's all in the name of training.

According to the latest forecast models severe weather will strike our area early Saturday morning. Please monitor your local weather and seek shelter immediately if tornadoes are spotted in the area.

The Oak Ridge Fire Department took advantage of the balmy summer temperatures to conduct some water rescue training today. A huge "Thank You" to the Oak Ridge Military Academy for allowing us to use their pool for this very timely training.

With Hurricane Ian's arrival in our area over the weekend please keep these safety tips in mind: 1. Have a preparedness plan for you, your family and your pets 2. Never drive through standing water, turn around, don't drown 3. Never drive over or around downed power lines

The Oak Ridge Fire Department participated in high angle rescue training last night. Medical emergencies at height can be safely lowered to the ground using these techniques. Come join us and be a part of serving your Oak Ridge community.

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