The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 305 W. 8th Ave August 7, 2010 at 07:59:21 pm. The first unit, Engine four, arrived on the scene at 20:01:44 pm. This location was a Rooming House with twelve units. Only four of the units were occupied. This was a single alarm fire consisting of three engines, one command unit, one rehab unit, one ladder and one rescue unit for a total of 15 personnel. The fire was contained to the room of origin and object of origin, a mattress and box spring in apartment six. Fire extinguishment was achieved within seven minutes after Engine four arrival. One tenant was assisted out of the structure and treated for smoke inhalation by Washington/Johnson City EMS. Two tenants were transported to the Medical Center for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Department’s Fire Marshal Division.
a humble city employee
Stanley Elie Daniels, Captain
Johnson City Fire Department
sedaniels@johnsoncitytn.org
423-483-5828 or 423-975-2840
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