Johnson City Fire Department Press Release [#4]

Date for Release by Media *	Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Primary Contact Person *	Steve Weaver
Primary Contact Person's Phone Number *	(423) 975-2841
Email Address of Primary Contact *	sweaver@johnsoncitytn.org
Secondary Contact Person (Optional)	Travis Justice
Secondary Contact Person's Phone Number	(423) 975-2850
Email Address of Secondary Contact	trjustice@johnsoncitytn.org
Address of the location involved	1619 West Market Street Johnson City, TN 37604 United States
Details of Event/Incident for Release *	On August 19, 2014 at 1226 Johnson City Fire Department was notified of a possible hazardous material spill at West Towne Pharmacy located at 1619 W Market St. Upon arrival units found a small quantity of hydrochloric acid had been spilled in a storage room in the rear of the business. The building was evacuated by the fire department. Members of the Johnson City Fire Department’s Hazardous Material Response Team responded to contain the spill and naturalized the acid. Disposal of the material was handled by an outside mitigation company.
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Johnson City Fire Department Press Release [#3]

Date for Release by Media *	Friday, June 20, 2014
Primary Contact Person *	Mark Beasley
Primary Contact Person's Phone Number *	(423) 737-3444
Email Address of Primary Contact *	mbeasley@johnsoncitytn.org
Address of the location involved	501 E. Myrtle Ave Johnson City, Tennessee 37601 United States
Details of Event/Incident for Release *
On June 20, 2014 at 10:04 AM, Johnson City Fire Department Units Three Engine Companys, Two Ladder companies and one Shift Supervisor responded to a reported Structure Fire at 501 E. Myrtle Ave. The first JCFD Unit arrived 10:06 AM with smoke visible from the rear of a two story house. Arriving crews worked quickly to suppress the fire and control of the fire was called within minutes of arrival. The fire damaged one room and the main floor had some smoke damage. Crews were able to remove one dog and seven cats from the smoke filled house. The occuppants were not home at the time of the incident. Some of the destressed animals were given oxygen utilizing the JCFD Animal Resuscitation Device. One Fire Fighter was treated and released for an minor bite injury suffered from rescuing one of the animals. The fire was caused by items left on an activated stove top.
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Johnson City Fire Department Press Release [#2]

Date for Release by Media *	Saturday, May 17, 2014
Primary Contact Person *	Richard Arnold
Primary Contact Person's Phone Number *	(423) 975-2841
Email Address of Primary Contact *	rarnold@johnsoncitytn.org
Secondary Contact Person (Optional)	Mike Hill
Secondary Contact Person's Phone Number	(423) 975-2840
Address of the location involved	408 E. Watauga Avenue Johnson City, TN 37601 United States
Details of Event/Incident for Release *
Johnson City Fire Department responded to report of house fire at 408 E. Watauga Avenue at 6:32 pm on 5-17-2014. First arriving unit reported heavy smoke showing from second floor windows and roof of a two story wood frame apartment. A victim was found during the primary search of the second floor and was quickly removed from the structure. Medical treatment was performed by E.M.S. and fire personnel on scene and during transport to Johnson City Medical Center.The fire was quickly extinguished and no other injuries reported. Seventeen personnel responded on four engines, two ladder trucks, one command vehicle, and one air unit. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
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Structure fire at 80 New ST

The Johnson City FD responded to a fire at 80 New St on 13 May 14. Responding companies were dispatched at 18:06:35. The first arriving Engine Company reported a working fire at 18:09:16. Crews had a quick initial knockdown. The fire had at the time unknowingly spread to the walls and attic causing the request of additional companies to arrive for mitigation purposes. The fire attack was hampered by construction features of the residence including plywood ceilings and walls. There were no civilian or Fire Service injuries. The cause of the fire is undetermined after an investigation by the Fire Marshal's Division. The investigation is ongoing. The fire began in the laundry room of the house, with about fifty percent of the house sustaining extensive fire damage.

Five Engine Companies, Two Ladder Companies, a Command Vehicle, and a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus support unit were sent to the scene. Crews remained on scene until 21:34:55. Seven family members were displaced by the fire. The American Red Cross was dispatched to the scene. Johnson City/Washington County EMS was also on scene providing support to the Fire Department.

 

Contact information is as follows:

 

Interim Captain Jerome Palmer

483-5830

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Apartment fire at 1112 King Springs Rd

The Johnson City FD responded to an apartment fire at 1112 King Springs Rd Apt 20 at 22:56:12 on 10 Feb 14. 911 advised units while responding that this was a confirmed fire with flames and smoke showing. This was confirmed by the first arriving Engine company at 22:58:54. Command called for a second alarm due to the fire being in an apartment complex. The Department responded initially with four Engine Companies, two Ladder Companies, and a command vehicle. The second alarm assignment of an air truck, a Ladder Company, and an Engine Company was cancelled by command after fire crews gained a very rapid control time of the fire. The fire was contained to the room of origin. A civilian injury occured from over exertion in fighting the fire with a fire extinguisher prior to the arrival of the FD and was transported to the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. The FD was assisted by the Johnson City Police Department, the Johnson City Power Board, and Washington County/Johnson City EMS. After an investigation by the Fire Marshal's Office, the cause and origin of the fire was undetermined at the time of this release. Ongoing investigative efforts continue. Please contact Interim Captain Jerome Palmer at 483-5830 to answer any questions.

 

 

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Johnson City Fire Department Press Release [#1]

Date for Release by Media *	Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Primary Contact Person *	Jason Powell
Primary Contact Person's Phone Number *	(423) 483-5819
Email Address of Primary Contact *	jpowell@johnsoncitytn.org
Address of the location involved	Test United States
Details of Event/Incident for Release *	Test
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Residential Structure Fire 411 E Chestnut St Johnson City TN

The Johnson City FD responded to a house fire on 411 E Chestnut St. The Department sent four engine companies, two ladder companies, a command vehicle, and a air support unit to the scene. Washington County EMS responded for assitance. There were no civilian or departmental injuries. Dispatch time was 04:59:02 with the first arriving unit taking command at 05:03:55. The fire was contained to the structure of origin. The residence received smoke damage throughout the structure and received about fifty percent fire damage. The cause of the fire was combustibles too close to a wall mounted bathroom heater. The fire started in the bathroom at the wall heater.

 

Contact Information:

 

Interim Captain Jerome Palmer

423-483-5830

 

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705 Wilson Ave

The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a report of house fire at 705 Wilson Ave.



The call was received at 03:25 am and the first engine arrived within 4 minutes. Upon arrival, heavy black smoke was showing from the front of the house.



The fire was found in a bathroom, near a wall heater. The exact cause is undetermined at this time and will be investigated further by the Johnson City Fire Marshals Office.



The house sustained minor fire damage with moderate heat and smoke damage.



The occupants escaped from the fire and there were no injuries.



The department responded with 3 Engines, 2 Trucks and a Incident Command Vehicle.





Respectfully,



Lieutenant, Rick Casey

Johnson City Fire Department

Fire Station # 4

800 W. Main St.

Johnson City, TN 37604

423-975-2850

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