Emergency services in Tennessee are coordinated at the local, county, and state levels, providing robust disaster management and rapid response capabilities.
* **Emergency Number**: Dial **911** for all police, fire, and medical emergencies. * **Law Enforcement**: The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) oversees state routes and highways. Local jurisdictions are served by county sheriff's offices and municipal police departments (e.g., Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Memphis Police Department). * **Fire & Rescue**: Municipal fire departments and rural volunteer fire departments cover the state, equipped for urban firefighting, technical rescue, and wildland fires. * **Disaster Management**: The **Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)** coordinates the state's response to natural and man-made disasters, including severe weather, flooding, and tornadoes. They work closely with FEMA and local emergency management agencies.