State funding has been approved to help off-set the rate increase* for volunteer fire departments!

Volunteer Fire Departments that are registered through the TN State Fire Marshal's Office, Fire Department Recognition Act are eligible to receive this funding. The amount of funding applies strictly to the rate increase and includes tuition, dormitory and meals.

For information regarding the Fire Department Recognition Act, contact the State Fire Marshal's Office at 615.741.2981 or http://www.state.tn/us/commerce/sfm or you may contact the TFACA at 1.800.747.8868 or 931.294.4111.

*courses are not free; funding off-sets increase as of 7/1/07