Karns Volunteer Fire Department

Karns Volunteer Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Knoxville, TN. Operating out of 4 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 6616 Beaver Ridge RD, Knoxville, TN, 37921.

865-691-1333

865-691-1333

PO Box 7184

Mailing: 6616 Beaver Ridge RD, PO Box 7184, Knoxville, TN, 37921

78 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

2

Volunteer Firefighters

66

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

10

Total Calls
2,723
Fire Calls
2.5%
EMS Calls
54.9%
Other Calls
42.6%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
9m 43s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.6
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (610 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
26m 51s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.5% (69 calls)
Total EMS Calls
54.9% (1,494 calls)
Total Other Calls
42.6% (1,160 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
January (280 calls)
Busiest District
D1 (1,679 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (610 calls)
Avg. Response Time
9m 43s
Avg. Call Duration
26m 51s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.6
Mutual Aid Received
32
Mutual Aid Given
1