Requesting a Fire Department Visit Video
How can I schedule a fire truck or ambulance for an educational program?
No phone calls please.
Please have only one person make the request. Multiple requests from different people for the same event will not be honored.
Only one “Show and Tell” visit per school, daycare, church etc…..per semester.
Emailed Requests should include:
- Date and time
- Location Address
- Point of contact for the event with a working phone number
- Type of equipment requested
- Age group of attendees
- Number of attendees
Please make your request at least two weeks before your event or visit to accommodate staffing needs.
Please note responding to emergency calls is our top priority. Our crews can still be dispatched to emergency calls. If the crew visiting is dispatch for a call they will leave. If they are on a call when the event begins, they will make every effort to arrive as soon as they can after they complete their call.
We do not allow for birthday parties or other social gatherings in our fire stations. We also do not allow for our personnel to participate in birthday parties or social gatherings at residents' home. These requests will not be honored.
Attendees to the approved public safety event are not allowed to ride on or in Nashville Fire Department equipment.
Can I have a birthday party or private function at a fire station?
The fire department does not allow private parties or functions to be held at our fire stations. If you have further questions, contact Public Information Officer Joseph Pleasant at 615-880-2011. You can also email him at [email protected].
Can I schedule a fire station visit for my group?
To schedule an education program or fire station visit please email [email protected].
Members of the public are welcome to "visit" the Bay area only (where the fire equipment is kept) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., if personnel are present. This does not impact "Safe Place" drop offs.
Station visits by groups must be pre-scheduled. Group visits will be limited to 25 visitors unless special permission is granted.
Under no circumstances are any visitors to enter dormitories (sleeping quarters), locker rooms, or shower areas.
Emailed Requests should include:
- Date and time
- Location address
- Point of contact for the event with a working phone number
- Type of equipment requested
- Age group of attendees
- Number of attendees
Please make your request at least two weeks before your event or visit to accommodate staffing needs.
Can I Have water sprayed at my function?
For the safety of all parties involved, we are no longer able to spray water directly on anyone- even if it is requested.
We also do not fill up swimming pools.