​Being a member of the Tellico Village Volunteer Fire Department (TVVFD) means being part of a team dedicated to helping our neighbors when they need us most. It's an opportunity to learn new skills, build friendships, serve your community, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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You don't need previous fire or medical experience to become a member. Our volunteers come from a wide variety of professional and personal backgrounds, bringing different skills, experiences, and interests to the Department.

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What Does Membership Look Like?

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Most members participate in both medical and fire-related emergency responses, but that doesn't mean everyone performs the same duties. Some provide patient care, others support fireground operations, operate emergency vehicles and equipment, or assist fellow responders in carrying out their responsibilities. There are many ways to contribute, and not every role involves entering a burning building.

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The Department provides the training, uniforms, and protective equipment needed to perform your assigned duties. Training includes medical response, fire operations, and other skills appropriate to your role. Physical capabilities and training requirements vary depending on the responsibilities involved.

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Volunteering and Your Lifestyle

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Our members have families, travel, play golf and pickleball, enjoy hobbies, and participate in other community activities. We recognize that volunteering must fit into the life you already enjoy.

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Membership does involve a commitment of time for training, meetings, and emergency response. We have guidelines to help maintain readiness and distribute the workload, but we also recognize that individual circumstances vary.

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Our goal is to have an engaged team of volunteers who collectively provide the coverage our community depends upon.

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Could There Be a Place for You?

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The best way to find out is to start a conversation.

 

You may be wondering whether you have the physical abilities, available time, or experience needed to serve. Those are all reasonable questions, and we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss them with you.

 

We're not looking for everyone to bring the same skills or follow the same path. We're looking for people who have an interest in serving their neighbors and a willingness to learn.

 

If you're interested, complete our Membership Interest Form. We'll reach out, learn more about you, explain the opportunities and commitments involved, and explore together whether there's a good fit.

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Don't rule yourself out before we've had a chance to talk. You might be surprised by what you can contribute—and what you can gain from the experience.

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