Pikeville Volunteer
Fire Department
Serving with Courage, Commitment, and Community
Our Mission
Our mission is to protect lives, property, and the environment while serving our community with courage, commitment, and compassion.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a progressive organization that leads the community in public safety – the service we provide will be of the highest quality afforded to the citizens.
Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department
The Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) proudly responded to approximately 124 emergency calls in 2022, delivering both fire suppression and emergency medical services to our community. In addition to serving the citizens of Pikeville, PVFD personnel extended emergency medical support beyond city limits and provided mutual aid fire protection to neighboring departments.
PVFD is an active member of two regional Mutual Aid Organizations:
– Bledsoe County Fire Mutual Aid Association
Through this partnership, PVFD responds to emergency scenes across Bledsoe County when requested by other county fire departments.
– Sequatchie Valley Mutual Aid Association
This network includes 10 cities stretching to South Pittsburg. As a member, PVFD can both request and provide assistance—whether it’s apparatus, equipment, or manpower—based on the severity and nature of the emergency.
Garrett Angel
Fire Chief
Physical Address:
87 Municipal Drive
Pikeville, TN 37367
Phone:
423-447-6222
Email: CityofPikevilleFD@gmail.com
Request Incident or Fire Report: Reports@PikevilleFD.com
Proud Legacy
With a proud legacy spanning 78 years, the Pikeville Fire Department has been led by just nine fire chiefs:
– Sam H. Brown
– John T. Therrell
– Alfred Holland
– Bill Stephens
– Charles Walling
– William Holland
– George E. Young
– Paul H. Swafford
– Garrett Angel (current)
As of January 2023, PVFD is honored to have 24 dedicated volunteers, each bringing unique skills and expertise to serve and protect our community.
Join the Team: Recruit and Retain
The Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in their community. If you’re trustworthy, compassionate, and willing to lend your time during emergencies, we’d love to meet you.
Our members gather on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month (excluding holidays) at 7:00 PM Central Time. Whether you’re curious, ready to apply, or just want to learn more, our door is open—and so is the opportunity to serve.
Lt. Warren Todd Elected 3rd Vice President of Tennessee Firemen’s Association
We’re proud to announce that Lieutenant Warren Todd of the Pikeville Fire Department has been elected 3rd Vice President of the Tennessee Firemen’s Association (TFA)—a highlight of this year’s Annual Conference held in Jackson.
This achievement marks a major milestone not only for Lt. Todd, but for our entire department. He becomes the second member of PFD to serve in this distinguished role and is slated to rise to President of the Association in 2028, continuing a legacy of leadership and service at the state level.
Lt. Todd brings decades of experience to the position. Before joining PFD, he served in multiple roles with the Indianapolis Fire Department, where he built a respected career prior to retiring and relocating to Tennessee. Since joining Pikeville Fire, he’s led numerous projects and training initiatives, consistently elevating our department’s standards of excellence and preparedness.
His deep commitment to the fire service, combined with his leadership and expertise, make him an invaluable member of our team—and a powerful advocate for firefighters across Tennessee.
Congratulations, Lt. Todd! Your dedication inspires us, and we’re honored to support you as you take on this important statewide role.
Firefighters Honored as TFA Firemen of the Year
The Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) is proud to announce that two of its own—Captain Garrett Angel and Firefighter Dylan Davis—have been named Firemen of the Year by the Tennessee Firemen’s Association (TFA). This prestigious recognition was awarded during the 90th Annual TFA Conference, hosted by PVFD in Cookeville from October 13–16, 2023.The Firefighter of the Year award is one of the highest honors in Tennessee’s fire service community, reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional courage, dedication, and service. Captain Angel and Firefighter Davis earned this distinction through their unwavering commitment to the department and their heroic actions during a tragic double-fatality fire in November 2022.
That night, PVFD responded to a devastating residential fire in Brockdell. Upon arrival, Captain Angel and Firefighter Davis entered the burning home in an effort to save lives. During the rescue attempt, a section of the floor collapsed beneath them, placing both men in extreme danger. Despite the life-threatening conditions, they managed to escape unharmed—an outcome made possible by their training, quick thinking, and sheer bravery.
Beyond their heroism on the scene, both men have shown exceptional leadership in training fellow firefighters and educating the public on life safety. Their actions reflect the very spirit of volunteer service and the values that define PVFD.
We are deeply honored to have Captain Angel and Firefighter Davis among our ranks. Their courage and commitment inspire us all and exemplify what it means to serve with heart, skill, and selflessness.
