MTAS Fire Management Consultant Steven Cross discusses the training requirements for firefighters in Tennessee. Requirements can vary depending on criteria such as what county the fire department is in and the jurisdiction it serves, as well as other factors.

MTAS was asked about open burning within the city limits.

An ordinance to vacate a part (or all) of an alley in the city of [blank], Tennessee.

MTAS was asked to provide information on options for solid waste collection/disposal.

MTAS was asked whether a private act city could bill cost of solid waste regulation, collection and disposal under provision in TCA 67-5-103(c) that authorizes such costs collected as special assessment to property owner as provided in general law mayor aldermanic charter. That question lead to several other questions regarding the collection of costs related to solid waste regulation, collection and disposal by taxes, user fees, special assessment to property owner, and other charges, as provided by all three general law charters.

An MTAS report summarizing Public Chapter 390, Acts of 2023, relative to fire safety requirements for mobile food units in Tennessee. 

MTAS conducted a brief survey of 62 cities regarding specific considerations in the hiring of police officers.

MTAS was asked whether the police chief was entitled to overtime compensation under the FLSA and the city's personnel policies.

An ordinance to add Chapter 4, "Fireworks," to Title 7 of the City of ______ Municipal Code.

A standard operating guideline is recommended for all fire investigators or those involved in the duties of fire and explosion scene investigations.