Public Education

Schedule a Station Tour

The Portland Fire Department offers station tours for any scout group, preschool and school class, church group, and civic group. To schedule a station tour, call Assistant Chief Tyson a week in advance at 615-325-6776, ext. 301 to go over available dates.

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If your business is in need of fire extinguisher training, look no further than the Portland Fire Department’s one-of-a-kind educational experience. Participants receive hands-on instruction using the department’s FiAR augmented reality (AR) fire extinguisher training system. FiAR provides a realistic, true-to-life training experience without placing participants in harm’s way. Its mobility allows instructors to conduct training in nearly any location. Every room can be a training room!

To learn more or schedule training, contact Assistant Chief Tyson at 615-325-6776, ext. 301.


Captain Berry's Mailbox

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Pre-school and elementary-aged children are invited to mail or email Captain Berry with their questions about fire safety, firefighters, or to share their favorite firefighter artwork. Some questions and artwork may be featured on our social media. Please, include the child’s name and age when sending submissions to the email or mailing address below.

Portland Fire Department 

Attn: Captain Berry  

111 Woods Rd

Portland, TN 37148

Email Captain Berry