McMinn County Rescue Squad

We have an instructor teaching a BLS class on Tuesday February 25, 2025 @ 5pm at McMinn County Rescue Squad Meeting Room. There are 3 seats available for this class.

If you looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community, and have a passion for helping others in need. The McMinn County Rescue Squad / Athens Rural Fire Department is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of volunteers for the following positions:

Volunteer Firefighter and Rescue Personnel

Support Staff

Interested individuals are encouraged to complete an application for membership at the provided below. You can also visit our website at : https://sites.google.com/view/mcminn-rescue/home for more information and an application form. (If you try to visit our site, you may have to copy and paste the url in a separate browser window)

Direct Application Link: https://forms.gle/nkPErj1aNCPmM6DVA

Make a Real Difference: Your actions will directly impact the safety and well-being of your neighbors and community.

Application for Membership Athens Rural Fire - McMinn County Rescue Application for Membership

Attention: Healthcare workers needing transportation during the snowstorms.

McMinn County Rescue Squad is providing transportation for doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to hospitals and clinics during the snowstorm. Please contact us at (423) 745-6666 in advance to schedule a transport. During this time we are also answering emergency calls and may miss your call. Please leave us a message and someone will get back to your as soon as possible.

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***PLEASE DO NOT GET OUT UNLESS IT IS IMPORTANT***
If you do have to get out please reduce speeds significantly, increase your following distance, and make gentle maneuvers (avoid sudden braking/steering).

If your do become stuck and it is safe to do so stay in your vehicle and run the engine periodically for heat, contact help, and display your emergency lights.

In the words of one of our deputies:
“Yes the roads are getting slick ,
No you shouldn’t just go see for yourself !”

Snow is laying on all roads. Even those treated have some slick spots. Even though a section may look clear, we guarantee that somewhere up ahead is a patch of ice.

If you must be out, drive SLOW. Give yourself plenty of time and room to stop. Most of the time, just driving slow is the key.

Deputies and troopers may not be able to respond to a simple crash out on the county if no one is injured. If you are involved in a simple crash with just some vehicle damage, take pictures and exchange information. You can come to the Justice Center later and have a report done.

It’s always smart to keep a blanket in your vehicle in case you get stuck or temporarily stranded.

Use caution today, and Enjoy the beauty of a snowy day.

With the approaching line of thunderstorms, there is also the potential for high winds not associated with the storms across the mountains bordering North Carolina. According to the National Weather Service-Wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible, BUT some of our prime downslope wind spots such as, Camp Creek and Cove Mountain, have the potential to gust up to 80 mph. A High Wind Warning is in effect until early Sunday afternoon for portions of counties along the Southern Appalachians.

There is a possibility of severe weather in our area this evening.

US National Weather Service in Morristown Tennessee provided this weather briefing this morning.

There are multiple ways to receive weather warnings and plan ahead for your safe place in the event of dangerous weather. As always, we remind you to never drive through flooded roadways or approach downed power lines.

Our crews will be standing by during this weather event and prepared to respond if needed.