Supporting our First Responders
Councilman Ken Smith has a long history of supporting our police officers and firefighters to ensure they have adequate funding and the necessary resources to do their jobs.
"It is important to recognize that our public servants provide this community with safe and secure neighborhoods so that we have the confidence to go about our daily routines relatively without fear. We rely on their support to help us live our best lives. We, in turn, should provide them with the tools to do their job and thank them for their selfless acts they demonstrate on a daily basis." Councilman Ken Smith
"It is important to recognize that our public servants provide this community with safe and secure neighborhoods so that we have the confidence to go about our daily routines relatively without fear. We rely on their support to help us live our best lives. We, in turn, should provide them with the tools to do their job and thank them for their selfless acts they demonstrate on a daily basis." Councilman Ken Smith
Chattanooga Fire and Rescue
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The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) is a career department that responds to over 19,000 emergencies annually. The department serves the citizens, properties, and visitors of the city of Chattanooga, which has the fourth largest population in the state of Tennessee at 177,571 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2016). The department protects an immense and growing 144 square miles in Hamilton County, and has additional technical rescue duties. Every citizen, visitor, and every square foot provide the basis for the department's existence and mission: "The Chattanooga Fire Department is dedicated to protecting life, property, and community resources through prevention, preparation, response, and mitigation."
Councilman Smith has the honor to be supported by the local CFFA: "Councilman Ken Smith has a long history of support for the Chattanooga firefighters and their families. He has fought for the equipment and health protections we need to safely do our jobs. For years now, Councilman Smith has proven that he will stand by us and keep his word. His constant support has enabled our firefighters to provide a higher quality and more efficient service to our fellow Chattanoogan's and the Chattanooga Fire Fighters Association is proud to continue our endorsement of Ken Smith as a member of Chattanooga's city council. " Jack Thompson, President CFFA Local 820 |
Chattanooga Police Department
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is the primary law enforcement organization serving Chattanooga, Tennessee. The CPD responds 24 hours a day, seven days a week to any requests for police service within the city limits. Their mission is "to keep you, your family, and our community safe." Their vision is to be "respected and trusted by all segments of Chattanooga's diverse community."