Thursday, Sep 9, 2010
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Questions
1)  Who do I call to schedule a group tour of the fire station?
2)  Where do I report tall weeds and grass around houses and vacant lots?
3)  My smoke detector is making a chirping noise. What's wrong with it?
4)  How do I get a burn permit?
5)  What is Maryville's ISO rating?
6)  I need assistance with my Knox Box....who do I contact?
7)  Does the Fire Department offer classes on how to use fire extinguishers?
8)  Can the Fire Department help rescue animals in trees?
9)  How do I schedule a fire engine to come to our special event (i.e. block party)?
10)  Does the Fire Department fill swimming pools?
11)  Who do I contact to get my business inspected?
 
Answers
1)  Q Who do I call to schedule a group tour of the fire station?
A
Contact Fire Department at 273-3650 or 273-3601.
2)  Q Where do I report tall weeds and grass around houses and vacant lots?
A
Call the Fire Marshal, Rom Everett, at 273-3615
3)  Q My smoke detector is making a chirping noise. What's wrong with it?
A
The battery is probably low. Replace it immediately and remember to test your batteries once a month. Also, change your batteries whenever you change your clocks to and from Daylight Saving Time.
4)  Q How do I get a burn permit?
A
The City of Maryville does not allow burning within the city limits. If you have brush or garbage that needs to be picked up, you can call City of Maryville Engineering and Public Works at (865) 273-3302 to find out your schedule for pick up service. If you live outside the city limits and in Blount County, you can call the TN division of Forestry to get a burn permit at (865) 982-6264.
5)  Q What is Maryville's ISO rating?
A
Maryville Fire Department has an ISO (Insurance Services Organization) rating of 3.
6)  Q I need assistance with my Knox Box....who do I contact?
A
Fire Inspector Rom Everett at (865) 273-3615.
7)  Q Does the Fire Department offer classes on how to use fire extinguishers?
A
Yes, call (865) 273-3650 or 273-3601 for more details.
8)  Q Can the Fire Department help rescue animals in trees?
A
No.
9)  Q How do I schedule a fire engine to come to our special event (i.e. block party)?
A
Call (865) 273-3650 or 273-3601 for more information.
10)  Q Does the Fire Department fill swimming pools?
A
No.
11)  Q Who do I contact to get my business inspected?
A
Fire Inspector Rom Everett, 273-3615