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.
Johnson City Fire Department News and Events *	http://jcfdnewsblog.blogspot.com/

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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