Books and Business Saved From Fire

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News Release

 

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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NEWS RELEASE

 

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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