The model press release may be customized and used by any fire department to inform residents and business owners in their community that the fire department will be conducting inspection, maintenance, and flow testing of fire hydrants in the community.

This is a sample policy to serve as a template for a specific policy based on local needs. In October of 1996, the Department of Safety began issuing handgun carry permits pursuant to T.C.A. 39-17-1351. While Tennessee allows persons with a valid handgun carry permit to carry handguns in places where they are not otherwise prohibited by law, an employer has the right to set policy for the workplace. There is debate on this issue, but the consensus of most municipal governments is to prohibit guns in the workplace except for commissioned law enforcement officers and similar employees with a need to go armed in the performance of their duties.

MTAS was asked whether a volunteer fireman can be made to sign a waiver for injuries that may derive from having facial hair.

MTAS was whether the fire chief could be mandatorily retired.

An ordinance that limits the amount of time a dumpster can be kept on residential property.

MTAS was asked whether, in Tennessee, firefighters are required to have a valid Tennessee driver's license to operate vehicles and work in the full capacity of a fire fighter.

MTAS was asked to survey Tennessee municipalities with a population over 50,000 regarding their plans for merit or COLA increases in the FY2024.

This report outlines the specific results and findings of the assessment measures conducted for the position of Fire Chief for the city of Paris, Tennessee.

A sample resolution/ordinance related to the establishment of regulations for solar energy systems.

A resolution to accept the donation of a fire engine from one city to another.