Serving Loudon County Since 1958
Loudon County Fire/Rescue (LCFR) was founded in 1958 as the Loudon County Emergency Rescue Squad, beginning with just four dedicated volunteers. The team originally responded to vehicle accidents, urban search and rescue, and water-related incidents. In 1959, the department expanded its mission to include fire suppression, officially becoming Loudon County Fire/Rescue.
Loudon County Fire/Rescue proudly holds the distinction of being the first member of the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads to provide both fire and rescue services in the state.
Our Mission
We are an all-volunteer department dedicated to protecting life, property, and the environment across Loudon County. Our trained volunteers respond to a wide variety of emergencies, including:
Fire Suppression
Hazardous Materials Response
Vehicle Extrication
Water Rescue
Land Search & Rope Rescue
Other Emergency Operations
Our Stations & Equipment
Loudon County Fire/Rescue operates with over 20 major pieces of apparatus, distributed between our main station and five substations throughout Loudon County. Each station houses at least one engine, along with specialized units such as rescue trucks, attack trucks, tankers, or boats.
Rescue and extrication equipment are positioned throughout the county to ensure rapid response wherever emergencies occur.
Mutual Aid & Regional Support
Loudon County Fire/Rescue is proud to work hand-in-hand with other emergency services across the region. We both provide and receive automatic and mutual aid with neighboring fire departments throughout Loudon County, including:
Philadelphia Fire Department in Tennessee
In addition to our local partnerships, also provides mutual aid to 16 surrounding counties within Tennessee’s Region II, offering specialized resources and personnel when additional support is needed.
This cooperative network ensures that communities across East Tennessee receive the fastest and most effective emergency response possible.
