House Fire at 702 Edgewood Drive

The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a house fire at 702 Edgewood Drive on the morning of 28 November 12. The dispatch time was 05:32:38. The first unit arrived at 05:35:45 and saw smoke coming from the attic eves. Upon entry, the home was filled with smoke. The fire was located in the hallway to the bedroom area and was caused by an overturned kerosene heater. The fire extended into the attic. The Fire Department responded with three engines (pumpers), two ladder companies, and a command vehicle. The Washington County/Johnson City EMS Agency responded and transported three residents to the hospital. The residents received smoke inhalation and one received burns in addition to the smoke inhalation. It is not known as to the extent of the civilian injuries. The home received smoke damage throughout the structure. The last unit on scene returned at 06:48:40. Please contact Captain Weaver at 975-2841 for further information.

 

 

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Johnson City FD responds to structure fire with victim rescue

The Johnson City Fire Department responded three Engines, two Ladder companies, and a command unit  to a structure fire at 1407 E Watauga Ave on 20 Sept 12. Dispatch time was 16:24:36. The first unit on scene arrived at 16:28:07 to find a smoke involved residence with fire venting from the left side of the structure and from two windows.

One crew initiated an aggressive interior attack containing the fire to one room. Another crew rescued an elderly woman (age unknown at this time) that had succommed to the smoke. The patient was transported to the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital by Sullivan County EMS as Washington County EMS units were assigned to the school bus wreck on Mt. Wesley Rd.

Preliminary investigation assumes the fire to have begun in the bedroom area. Fire Marshals from the Johnson City Fire Department are still on scene conducting an ongoing investigation as to the cause of the fire.

It is reported that eight children and three adults lived in the residence. The American Red Cross is providing aid to the family.

Capt. Weaver was the Incident Commander. The contact information is 423-975-2840.

 

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Books and Business Saved From Fire

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Contact: Lt. Jason Powell

                423-483-5819

                jpowell@johnsoncitytn.org

 

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Books and Business Saved From Fire

 

                The Johnson City Fire Department was called respond to a business fire at the Overmountain Press and Saber Printers, 335 W. Walnut Street, today at approximately 1:00 p.m. for a reported fire in the business.

 

                Upon arrival, Fire crews found the owners, employees, and Johnson City Police Department Officers on the scene of the fire. The owners advised the fire was in a book storage area near the rear of the building. The fire was reportedly burning in the ceiling tiles around a fluorescent-light fixture. The owners reported the fire had been burning for several minutes, and they had attempted to extinguish the fire with portable fire extinguishers.

 

                Fire Crews entering the building from the rear alley were meet with dense smoke conditions inside the building. The fire was visible in the ceiling tiles in the center of the storage area. Crews were able to rapidly extinguish the fire with minimal water. The fire was quickly contained within 6-minutes of arrival.

 

                The entire printing and publishing company was filled with the dense smoke from the ceiling tiles. Coincidentally, the tiles were of  a similar type to the ceiling tiles that contribute to the heavy-dense smoke that contributed to the 16 fatalities at the John Sevier Center on Christmas Eve in 1989.

 

                Damage from the fire was contained to the ceiling and lighting in the storage area. Extensive overhaul was conducted in the storage room to insure the fire would not rekindle in the cardboard boxes and books. Water damage was minimal, but several cases of books were covered with the dry chemical from the portable extinguishers used by the owners prior to the Fire Department’s arrival.

 

                The Johnson City Fire Department would like to remind the public that portable extinguishers should be used to control only small, minor fires. If the fire does not easy go out, Please stop attempting to suppress the fire, call the 9-1-1, and everyone evacuate the building immediately. Even if the fire is extinguished, Please call 9-1-1 to request the Fire Officials to investigate to insure complete extinguishment.

 

                The services of the Johnson City Fire Department are provided to the Citizens of Johnson City for their welfare and well-being. Please do not hesitate to call with your emergency. Any delays in notification can severally increase danger to lives and lose of property.

 

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Mobile Home Fire 605 Carter Sells Road

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

07/25/2012

Contact: Lt. Jason Powell 423-483-5819

 

 

At approximately 7:25 p.m., Units from the Johnson City Fire Department were dispatched to 605 Carter Sells Road, Ramblewood Trailer Park, Lot #222 for a reported Mobile Home Fire.

 

Upon arrival, crews found moderate smoke coming from the residence. The occupants, two adults and two children, has evacuated from the structure. An aggressive attack was made on the fire, and it was confined to area around the stove in the kitchen. The fire was rapidly extinguished within 5 minutes of the initial call. Four engine companies, two truck companies, and a shift-supervisor responded from the Johnson City Fire Department. A unit from the Johnson City Police Department was also dispatched to assist. A Rescue Unit and an Ambulance from Washington County EMS responded to provide care for the occupants.

 

One of the adults had attempted to extinguish the fire and was overcome by smoke. This occupant was handed-off by Firefighters to emergency personnel from Washington County EMS for continued care. The occupant was later transported to JCMC with minor injuries. The occupants condition did not appear life threatening, and the current condition is unknown at this time.

 

Damage was only minimal to the structure. The cause of the fire was determined to be a grease fire resulting from cooking.

 

No firefighters were injured during suppression efforts.

 

 

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House Fire at 716 University Pky.

On Saturday, July 14, 2012 at approximately 4:42pm, the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a house fire at 716 University Pky.

The first engine arrived on the scene in under 2 minutes and advised that flames were visible.

A search of the residence revealed that there were no occupants inside the structure.

The fire was extinguished in approximately 20 minutes. Units responding included 4 engines and 2 ladder trucks and a rehab vehicle. A total of 17 personnel actively participated.

No injuries were reported.

The JCFD was assisted by members of the Johnson City Police Department and Johnson City  / Washington County EMS.

Moderate damage was sustained to the 2 story structure. University Parkway was shut down in the north bound lanes for approximately 2 hours but has since reopened.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Marshal’s Office. Preliminary investigations indicate that this was not an intentionally set fire.

 

 

David L. Harrison

Captain

Johnson City Fire Department

505 E. Main St.

Johnson City, TN 37601

Tel: (423) 975-2840

Cel: (423) 330-4987

Fax: (423) 975-2846

E-mail: dharrison@johnsoncitytn.org

 

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Structure Fire

On Tuesday July 3, 2012 at approximately 11:08 pm., units from the Johnson City Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1009 Buffalo Street.

The call was received from officers of the Johnson City Police Department. Police reported the building was on fire with confirmed occupants inside.

 

The first fire department unit arrived within 3 minutes of the call. At this time police had removed at least 2 subjects from the building. The building, which contained seven apartment units was searched by members of the JCFD and the fire was extinguished.

 

No injuries were reported and all occupants were accounted for.

 

One apartment received extensive damage.

 

The American Red Cross was called to the scene to assist residents with alternate lodging arrangements

 

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Marshal’s Office. No other details are available at the time of this release.

 

David L. Harrison

Captain

Johnson City Fire Department

505 E. Main St.

Johnson City, TN 37601

Tel: (423) 975-2840

Cel: (423) 330-4987

Fax: (423) 975-2846

E-mail: dharrison@johnsoncitytn.org

 

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Apartment Complex Saved

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 15, 2012

 

 

The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a reported apartment fire at 1112 Kings Springs Road, Alpine Ridge Apartments, this morning at 04:07 a.m. Units were dispatched to this location after a tenant was awakened by his smoke detector and found light smoke coming into his apartment from the apartment below. Four Engine Companies, Two Truck Companies, a Shift-Commander, and Washington County EMS Units were originally dispatched for the reported fire. Upon arrival, smoke was very light, and the fire appeared to be contained to one apartment on the lower level. Crews immediately began an aggressive effort to ventilate and attack the fire, while additional personnel worked to awake and evacuate the remainder of the 30-unit apartment complex. Most of the units were occupied, and many of the occupants were unaware of the fire.

 

The fire was quickly contained by aggressive ventilation and fire attack in the apartment of origin. The building was safely evacuated without any injury to the occupants or fire personnel. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes of arrival. The combination of early notification by the occupant after hearing his smoke detector, and the fire crews efforts prevent any additional apartments from becoming involved. The occupant of the involved apartment was displaced and planned to stay with friends in the complex.

 

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Marshal’s Division, at the time of this release. A total of 17 fire personnel and 3 EMS personnel responded to the incident.

 

 

 

For Additional Information Please contact:

 

Lt. Lynn Peters  

423-483-5827

lpeters@johnsoncitytn.org

 

Asst. Fire Marshal Lori Ratliff

423-483-5832

lratliff@johnsoncitytn.org

 

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Grower's COOP Wharehouse Fire 13 May 12 in Johnson City TN

At 12:26:34 on 13 May 12, the Johnson City Fire Department received an alarm for a fire at the Grower's COOP Wharehouse located at 1010 W Main St in Johnson City, TN.  The first arriving unit, (arrived at 12:28:46), reported heavy smoke conditions with 50 percent flame involvement. The fire rapidly spread throughout the open-design facility. Fire operations were defensive due to the rapid fire spread and high heat conditons. On scene tactics were to protect exposures from igniting due to the radiating heat conditions. By the time second alarm units arrived, the building structure had collapsed. The Auto Zone and nearby gas station were evacuated. There were no reported injuries. The incident is being investigated by the Johnson City Fire Marshal's Office. Heavy machinery was planned to be used to remove the fallen metal roof to permit firefighters to reach and to extinguish remaining hot spots. A call in of off duty departmental members was necessitated by the event as 7 Engines, 2 Ladder Trucks, a rehab unit, and 4 officer vehicles responded to the incident. The Johnson City Police Department provided traffic control and the Washington County/Johnson City EMS provided rehab monitoring to onscene firefighters.

 

Contact Information:

 

Captain Steve Weaver

423-975-2840

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Structure Fire February 27,2021

 

 

 

Johnson City Fire Department

February 27, 2012

19:48:23

 

Johnson City Fire Department responded to a reported Apartment fire at 2305 S. Greenwood Drive #8. Smoke was visible to responding Apparatus prior to arrival on the scene. Four Engine companies, two Truck companies, two Command Units and a Rehabilitation Unit for a total of nineteen personnel were dispatched. Entry into #8 was forced and a quick search revealed no one was at home. Two 200’ pre-connected 1.75” attack lines were deployed upon arrival for fire attack. Engines and Trucks were placed in the front and rear of the structure for fire containment. Initial control of the fire took approximately 10 minutes. Over haul of the scene or the search for fire extensions revealed a void or utilities chase that extended to the attic area. The fire started in the kitchen area. The fire was able to extend to the attic by way of the utility chase. The property damage was minimized and contained to three units because of an aggressive attack by fire personnel.  Two units received minor smoke and water damage while one unit received heavy fire and water damage. Occupants of #7 and #9 were evacuated unit fire was extinguished. No one was at home at #8 at the time of the fire. 

 

Discarded smoking material in garbage can has been determined as the cause of the fire.

 

For more information contact Captain Stanley Elie Daniels at 423-975-2840 or 423-483-5828.

 

 

 

Stanley Elie Daniels, Captain

Johnson City Fire Department

sedaniels@johnsoncitytn.org

423-483-5828 or 423-975-2840

 

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Johnson City Fire Department

February 27, 2012

19:48:23

 

Johnson City Fire Department responded to a reported Apartment fire at 2305 S. Greenwood Drive #8. Smoke was visible to responding Apparatus prior to arrival on the scene. Four Engine companies, two Truck companies, two Command Units and a Rehabilitation Unit for a total of nineteen personnel were dispatched. Entry into #8 was forced and a quick search revealed no one was at home. Two 200’ pre-connected 1.75” attack lines were deployed upon arrival for fire attack. Engines and Trucks were placed in the front and rear of the structure for fire containment. Initial control of the fire took approximately 10 minutes. Over haul of the scene or the search for fire extensions revealed a void or utilities chase that extended to the attic area. The fire started in the kitchen area. The fire was able to extend to the attic by way of the utility chase. The property damage was minimized and contained to three units because of an aggressive attack by fire personnel.  Two units received minor smoke and water damage while one unit received heavy fire and water damage. Occupants of #7 and #9 were evacuated unit fire was extinguished. No one was at home at #8 at the time of the fire. 

 

Discarded smoking material in garbage can has been determined as the cause of the fire.

 

For more information contact Captain Stanley Elie Daniels at 423-975-2840 or 423-483-5828.

 

 

 

Stanley Elie Daniels, Captain

Johnson City Fire Department

sedaniels@johnsoncitytn.org

423-483-5828 or 423-975-2840

 

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Structure Fire February 27,2021

Johnson City Fire Department

February 27, 2012

19:48:23

 

Johnson City Fire Department responded to a reported Apartment fire at 2305 S. Greenwood Drive #8. Smoke was visible to responding Apparatus prior to arrival on the scene. Four Engine companies, two Truck companies, two Command Units and a Rehabilitation Unit for a total of nineteen personnel were dispatched. Entry into #8 was forced and a quick search revealed no one was at home. Two 200’ pre-connected 1.75” attack lines were deployed upon arrival for fire attack. Engines and Trucks were placed in the front and rear of the structure for fire containment. Initial control of the fire took approximately 10 minutes. Over haul of the scene or the search for fire extensions revealed a void or utilities chase that extended to the attic area. The fire started in the kitchen area. The fire was able to extend to the attic by way of the utility chase. The property damage was minimized and contained to three units because of an aggressive attack by fire personnel.  Two units received minor smoke and water damage while one unit received heavy fire and water damage. Occupants of #7 and #9 were evacuated unit fire was extinguished. No one was at home at #8 at the time of the fire. 

 

Discarded smoking material in garbage can has been determined as the cause of the fire.

 

For more information contact Captain Stanley Elie Daniels at 423-975-2840 or 423-483-5828.

 

 

 

Stanley Elie Daniels, Captain

Johnson City Fire Department

sedaniels@johnsoncitytn.org

423-483-5828 or 423-975-2840

 

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