Putnam County Fire Department is a Combination Fire Department with 7 Full Time Fire Fighters, 10 Part Time, and approximately 60 Volunteers. The County has an ISO Rating of 10/6/6X. It operates out of 12 soon to be 14 Fire Stations covering approximately 400 square miles.
In years past the department has responded to an average of 750 calls annually, we have recently started a Medical First Responder Program and it is projected we will double our annual call volume.
The Department participates in the Tennessee Fire Marshal's "Get Alarmed Program" and offers free Smoke Alarms to Putnam County residents. To inquire about the program contact us at our non emergency number or by email.
Victor Jones, Chief
137 E. Main St
Algood, TN 38506
Phone: 931-537-6357
Night Calls or emergency: 9-1-1
Matthew White, Chief
410 Elm Street Suite A
Baxter, TN 38544
Phone: 931-858-2621
Night Calls or emergency: 9-1-1
Daryl Blair, Chief
45 East Broad Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone: 931-520-5255
Night Calls or emergency: 9-1-1
Kevin Peters , Chief
401 Elmore St
Monterey, TN 38574
Phone: 931-839-2323 (Routine Calls)
Night Calls or emergency: 9-1-1