The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Carter County in east Tennessee... Johnson County in east Tennessee... Sullivan County in east Tennessee... Southeastern Scott County in southwestern Virginia... Southern Washington County in southwestern Virginia... The City of Bristol in southwestern Virginia... * Until 200 PM EDT. * At 950 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area over the next several hours. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Kingsport, Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Elizabethton, Mountain City, Walnut Hill, Bluff City, Damascus, South Holston Dam, Sadie, Harr, Shady Valley, Doeville, Hunter, Hilander Park, Morril's Cave, Neva, Elk Mills, Benhams and Blountville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
5 days ago, Abingdon Fire Department
🚨 Join Us for National Night Out! 🚒
Come meet your Abingdon Fire Department along with local law enforcement and community partners for an evening of fun, games and connection! 🔥👮‍♀️👨‍🚒
📅 Date: August 4, 2025
🕔 Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
📍 Location: EO, 300 Towne Centre Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210
🎉 FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!
Enjoy games, giveaways, and a chance to explore fire trucks, police vehicles, and more!
This is a great opportunity to build community spirit and strengthen partnerships between neighbors and first responders. 💙❤️
#NationalNightOut #AbingdonFire #AbingdonVA #CommunityStrong #PublicSafety
17 days ago, Abingdon Fire Department
National Night Out Flyer
Congratulations to Master Engineer Zane Price, retired on receiving his Life Membership to the Fire Department.
about 1 month ago, Tim Estes
Master Engineer Price, retired, and Chief Estes
Fire departments paint fire hydrants certain colors for the same reason Bob Ross chose specific colors for his paintings: to communicate something clearly, quickly, and beautifully—without saying a word.

🎨 Fire Hydrants as Functional Art
Just as Bob Ross used color to evoke feeling and tell a story (like a "happy little tree" or a "mighty mountain"), fire departments use hydrant colors to tell the story of water flow and readiness:
Hydrant Color Water Flow (GPM) Bob Ross Vibe
🔵 Blue 1500+ (excellent) A majestic lake under calm skies
🟢 Green 1000–1499 A healthy forest in spring
🟡 Yellow 500–999 A sunny meadow—nice, but cautious
🔴 Red <500 (low flow) Danger! Maybe a storm is coming
Each color, like a brushstroke on a canvas, tells firefighters how aggressive they can be in battling a blaze. Just like Ross adjusted his palette to suit the emotion of his painting, hydrant colors are chosen to suit the urgency and functionality of the hydrant.

🎨 A Shared Philosophy
Clarity: Bob Ross painted clear, soothing landscapes. Fire departments paint clear, intuitive signals.
Speed: Bob painted quickly but intentionally. Firefighters need to act fast, and color helps them do it.
Purpose: Every color on a Ross canvas had a purpose—just like every hydrant color has a meaning.
about 2 months ago, Abingdon Fire Department
Abingdon fire Department - Fire Hydrant Painting
Congratulations to Washington County Life Saving Crew, INC. on winning the Battle of the Badge today. More importantly we broke a record with 311 donations which has the potential to help 933. Thanks to all that came and supported this great cause!
2 months ago, Abingdon Fire Department
Battle of the Badges 2025
Battle of the Badges Winners
Memorial Day is the traditional start of summer and grilling season. Please share these grilling safety tips to keep your community fire safe: 🍔 Place your grill well away from siding and deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. 🌭 Keep a 3-foot safe zone around your grill. This will keep kids and pets safe. 🍗 Open your gas grill before lighting. 🍤 Keep an eye on your grill. Don’t walk away from it when it is lit. 🍢 Clean your grill after each use. This will remove grease that can start a fire. 🍖 Place the coals from your grill in a metal can with a lid once they have cooled.
3 months ago, Abingdon Fire Department
Grill Safety Worksheet
🩸🚓🚒Battle of the Badges 2025🚑🚔🩸 The sirens are off, and the competition is ON! We're teaming up with Marsh Regional Blood Center to see which agency in Abingdon can bring the most 🩸 donors. When you donate, YOU decide who gets the credit🏆! With a goal of 300 donors, your one donation will save up to 3 lives and help one agency win the battle. So, who will it be? 🔵Abingdon, Virginia Police Department 🔴Abingdon, Virginia Fire Department 🟤Washington County Virginia Sheriff's Office 🔵Virginia State Police ⚪Washington County Life Saving Crew, INC. Blood donations are critically needed - 💪 roll up your sleeves and cast your vote on Friday, June 6, 2025 from 10am-6pm at the Abingdon Police Department! ✅Registrations are encouraged, but not required; walk-ins are welcome. Link to register: ️https://form.jotform.com/250505061646148 #Battleofthebadges #blooddrive #abingdonva #Virginia #donateblood #community
3 months ago, Abingdon Fire Department
Battle of the Badges Event Flyer
🚧Traffic Notice 🚧 Norfolk Southern has informed us that the train has become disabled on the tracks and is currently blocking the railroad crossings on Preston Street, Fuller Street, Pecan Street and Deadmore Street. Please use alternate routes and expect delays in Town.
3 months ago, Town of Abingdon