The official blazon is "Vert two bendwise axes argent in pale" (Norwegian: På grøn grunn to skråstilte sølv øksar).

The broadaxes have a tincture of argent which means it is colored white most of the time, but if it is made out of metal, then silver is used.

The green color in the field and the broadaxe were chosen to symbolize the importance of forestry in the municipality.

Klokkarhamaren is a little mountain on a peninsula in the municipal centre, and it is the location of a cave called Munkhola.

It is believed that a certain number of monks in medieval times resided, held masses, and sought refuge here.

The municipal council (Kommunestyre) of Fyresdal is made up of 17 representatives that are elected to four-year terms.

The tables below show the current and historical composition of the council by political party.

The mayors (Norwegian: ordfører) of Fyresdal (incomplete list): Most people in the municipality work in the fields of agriculture, forestry, trade, industry, and tourism.

There are not many full-time farmers left in Fyresdal, but many people derive a secondary income from agriculture and forestry.

[4] The largest employer in the municipality is Telemark Kildevann which makes bottled water and soft drinks for the national and Swedish markets.

It also shares borders with the municipalities of Åmli, Bygland, and Valle in Agder county.