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The City of Martin is 12.4 square miles in size, located approximately 49 miles from Jackson and 114
miles from Memphis and is home to The University of Tennessee at Martin campus. Martin has a population of 11,461 residents which can increase to 16,000 when the college is in session.

The Martin Fire Department is an ISO Class 4 career department consisting of 28 full-time personnel that currently operate from 2 stations with 3 Engines, 1 Aerial, 1 Rescue, 1 Brush Truck, and 1 Special Operations Trailer. The department has a Mission Statement with clearly stated goals and objectives. Personnel from every rank in the department are involved in special projects to help the department reach its goals and to help us serve the public better.

Beyond the routine firefighter and officer certifications, the departments personnel are also certified in HAZ-MAT Operations, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Responder, and Vehicle Rescue. All personnel are certified in the American Heart Association CPR with the use of Automated External Defibrillation (AED's). All apparatus are equipped with these life saving devices.

To Contact the Department:

Martin Fire Department Station 1               Martin Fire Department Station 2
106 Neal Street                                       101 Ellis Street
Martin, Tennessee 38237                           Martin, Tennessee 38237
(731) 587-4919 - (Phone)                           (731) 587-5136
        (731) 587-3151 - (Phone)
(731) 587-3152 - (Fax)

The goal of the Martin Fire Department is to Protect the Lives and Property of the Citizens of Martin and its Rural Coverage Area.