Welcome to Knox County Emergency Communications District, also known as Knox 911. We are committed to providing excellent service to the community and first responders that we serve.  

We are a consolidated 911 center answering all emergency calls located in Knox County and the City of Knoxville. We provide dispatch services to Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville Fire Department and Karns Fire Department. AMR/Rural Metro Communications is co-located in our building and they provide dispatch service for AMR Ambulance service, Rural Metro Fire, Seymour Fire and Knox County Rescue.

Knoxville Police Department

Non-Emergency:(865) 215-4010
Teleserve:(865) 215-7268
(Make a report by phone)

Knox County Sheriff’s Office

Non-Emergency:(865) 215-2444
Detention Facility:(865) 281-6700
Teleserve:(865) 215-2243
(Make a report by phone)

Knoxville Fire Department

Business Office:(865) 595-4480
Fire Marshall:(865) 215-2283

Karns Fire Department

Business Office:(865) 691-1333

American Medical Response

Non-Emergency:(865) 546-9902

Rural Metro
Fire

Non-Emergency:(865) 546-9902

Knox County Resque Squad

Non-Emergency:(865) 546-9902

Seymour Volunteer Fire Department

Business Office:(865) 851-1157