PSA from Public Information Officer Joseph Pleasant of the Nashville Fire Department

Nashville Fire Department Launches Free App

The Nashville Fire Department is excited to announce the department has a new free smartphone app available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for free. This app will serve as a new way for the fire department to connect with Nashville residents and visitors, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone. The Nashville Fire Department app was developed by TheFireDepartmentApp.com, a division of OCV, LLC.

The app offers quick access to items of public interest and is easy to use. In just a few clicks, users can:

• Find station locations
• View current weather conditions and weather forecast
• Connect to the organization’s social media platforms
• Read the latest news
• Request Fire Reports
• Pay EMS Bills

TheFireDepartmentApp.com specializes in smartphone app development for fire departments and public safety organizations across the country. Developing more than 500 apps, OCV designs and creates custom apps for state, county and local government agencies. “It is important to us to make communicating with the various divisions of this department convenient for the public,” Director Chief William Swann said. “We are excited to make this app available to the public at no cost to Davidson County taxpayers.” The Nashville Fire Department app is available for download for free in the App Store and Google Play. Search “Nashville Fire” to download the app. Please note turn around times for certain reports and requests will remain the same even when using the Nashville Fire Department App.