Structure Fire at 1812 Hillsboro Ave

The Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 1812 Hillsboro Ave. at 05:14 on 28 July 10. When units arrived on scene, the occupants were outside of the residence and stated that the fire was in a office closet. The occupants extinguished the fire prior to the Fire Department's arrival. Crews remained on scene to investigate, ventilate, and perform salvage and overhaul functions. There were no injuries from the incident. Smoke detectors were present and working. Units cleared the scene at 06:15. The preliminary investigation for the cause of the fire was determined to be an electrical short in a portable radio.

 

Mike Oliver

Lieutenant

Johnson City Fire Department

505 E Main Street

Johnson City, TN 37601

423-975-2840

423-483-5817

ltollie@johnsoncitytn.org

Citizens Fire Academy Enrollment now open

The Johnson City Fire Department Citizen's Fire Academy…

is designed to increase understanding of fire and emergency medical operations and to promote citizen interaction with Johnson City Fire Department firefighters. The program is designed to enhance awareness of the department's capabilities and limitations and to develop a cooperative relationship between firefighters and the citizens of Johnson City.

The eight-week course will provide participants with an overview of the major units within the department as well as a general overview of firefighting and emergency medical services. It will provide a forum for firefighter-citizen exchange and dialogue. The Academy will begin August 31^st and culminate with a graduation dinner on October 26^th. The training sessions will be on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

The practical exercises can be physically demanding, but Citizens are not required to participate in any activity in which they are not physically able or for which they do not feel comfortable. Safety is Johnson City’s first priority for each CFA participant as well has having fun.

Send application request and inquires to: firedept@johnsoncitytn.org

Minimum Qualifications:

·         21 years of age or older

·         Live or work in the City of Johnson City, or have a family member that works for the City of Johnson City.

·         Valid Tennessee Drivers License.

·         US citizen.

·         Certificate of Completion: Must attend seven of the eight training sessions.

·         Certificate of Attendance: Must attend five of the eight training sessions.

·         Application Deadline: August 17, 2010.

****Please note, this is not the Fire Trainee Academy and not intended for those whom desire employment with the Johnson City Fire Department.

 

 

Lt. Robert C. Johnson

Johnson City Fire Department

Fire Training Division

423.232.7048

423.676.6599

rjohnson@johnsoncitytn.org

FireDept@johnsoncitytn.org

www.johnsoncitytn.org