The Sewanee Fire Department exists in order to aggressively protect the Mountain that we serve in all firefighting and rescue operations through our commitment to resilience, integrity, training, and service. 

OPPORTUNITY

As one of only two student-involved volunteer fire departments in the country, SVFD offers a once-in-a-lifetime for Sewanee students to serve their community. Tryouts occur each spring semester and are exclusively open to all first-year students.

Sewanee Student Firefighters
SVFD
Since its formal organization in 1951, the Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) has served the University community and the neighboring areas of Sherwood and Monteagle with a team of highly-trained local residents and students.