Johnson City Apartment Fire 07-22-2016

Fire department personnel were dispatched to 1500 Bell Ridge Rd. on an apartment fire.

The first unit arrived within 4 minutes and found light smoke in the rear of the building coming from a single apartment.

The fire was located just inside the front door and extinguished quickly.

The occupant had escaped from the apartment prior to the fire departments arrival. He was taken to the hospital by WC/JC EMS for treatment. His injuries were minor.

The apartment sustained moderate damage.

The cause of the fire is under active investigation by the Fire Marshal’s division of the Johnson City Fire Department.

Four Engines and Two ladder trucks responded to the incident.

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Apartment Fire 365 N Pickens Bridge Rd

On Tuesday July 5, 2016 at approximately 0149, the Johnson City Fire Department responded to an Apartment Fire at 365 N. Pickens Bridge Rd.
Prior to arrival, 911 advised that there were was smoke and flames visible.
The first Engine on the scene found fire in the enclosed garage. The door had to be cut to enter and extinguish the fire. The fire was contained to the garage area. The rest of the apartment sustained smoke damage.
One occupant was displaced and was assisted by the American Red Cross.
4 Engines and 2 Ladder trucks and 14 personnel responded to the scene. The fire was controlled within 10 minutes of arrival.
No Injuries were reported in the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the JCFD Fire Marshal Division.


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Business Fire

On Sunday 06-05-16, the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a business fire at American Water Heater located at 1100 E. Fairview Ave.

The first unit arrived on the scene in less than 4 minutes and reported heavy smoke from the top of the building.

The fire originated in the ceiling area above the sprinklrer system. 

Fire crews used both handlines inside the plant and a master stream above the roof to extinguish the fire.

The fire was extinguished within 45 minutes by 16 personnel.

4 engines 2 ladder trucks and 1 command vehicle responded to the incident.

There were no injuries and the business was not operating at the time of the fire.

David Harrison

Captain

Johnson City Fire Department

525 E. Main St.

Johnson City, Tn. 37601

 

423-975-2842 (Work)

423-330-4987 (Mobile)

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Structure Fire

  At 01:29 the Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire at 1905 Preston Rd. Upon arrival heavy smoke and flame was observed coming from the front of the house. We were advised by the neighbors across the street that they had spoken to the resident on the phone and that he was on his way to the scene. They also advised that there were several pets in the house. We began searching the house for the pets and discovered a dog and three birds. They all succumbed to the smoke. Resuscitation  was attempted on the dog to no avail. Firefighters were able to rapidly extend hose lines and extinguish the fire. The JCFD had three engines two ladder trucks and one command vehicle on the scene for approximately two hours. In all thirteen fire personnel worked the scene. The Fire Marshall was called in to investigate the fire and at this point is undetermined. The Red Cross was contacted to render aid.

 

 

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Johnson City Apartment Fire 04-19-16

On Tuesday 04-19-16, Units from the Johnson City Fire Department were dispatched to the University Edge Apartments on a kitchen fire.

The call was dispatched at 6:05 pm and the first unit arrived 3 minutes later.

The occupants had been frying a turkey on the stove when the oil in the pot caught on fire. The fire was hot enough to activate a sprinkler in the apartment.

The sprinkler extinguished the fire.

Smoke detectors alerted all occupants in the complex.

Smoke and water damage was reported in the involved apartment and water damage occurred to the apartment directly below.

Four Engines and Two Ladder Trucks and one command vehicle responded to the incident with a total of 17 personnel.

There were no injuries reported.

 

Smoke detectors paired with an active sprinkler system was responsible for an early report of the incident as well as a quick extinguishment of the fire.

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Johnson City House Fire 04-14-2016

The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a house fire at 6:30pm on Thursday 04-14-2016.

The house was located at 1421 Piedmont St.

Prior to arrival, units were advised that a building behind the house was on fire and that it was extending to the house.

First arriving unit reported heavy black smoke from approximately a half mile away. The first unit arrived within 6 minutes from the time of dispatch and advised that the outbuilding was completely involved and the rear of the house was on fire.

The fire was extinguished within 15 minutes.

No one was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries reported.

4 engines, 2 ladder trucks and a command vehicle with a total of 16 personnel responded.

The JCFD was assisted by the Johnson City Police Department and WC/JC EMS.

The fire is under investigation by the JCFD Fire Marshal’s Office.

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House Fire in Johnson City

On Saturday March 19, 2016, the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 811 N. North St.

The call was dispatched at 12:24 am and the first unit arrived in five minutes and reported smoke showing.

After verifying that the only occupant was out of the house, the small fire was extinguished. The fire was located in the bedroom.

Members of the WC/JC EMS treated the occupant on the scene and transported them to the Johnson City Medical Center for further treatment.

Officers from the Johnson City Police Department were first on the scene and assisted the occupant from the house.

A total of 14 personnel with 3 engines and 2 ladder trucks and 1 command vehicle responded to this incident.

The cause of the fire was smoking in bed.

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House Fire in Johnson City

On Saturday March 19, 2016, the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 811 N. North St.

The call was dispatched at 12:24 am and the first fire department unit arrived in five minutes and reported smoke showing.

After verifying that the only occupant was out of the house, the small fire was extinguished. The fire was located in the bedroom.

Members of the WC/JC EMS treated the occupant on the scene and transported them to the Johnson City Medical Center for further treatment.

Officers from the Johnson City Police Department were first on the scene and assisted the occupant from the house.

A total of 14 personnel with 3 engines and 2 ladder trucks and 1 command vehicle  responded to the incident.

The cause of the fire was smoking in bed.

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Building Fire at Pine Oaks Golf Course

At approximately 12:40 Tuesday morning, Johnson City Fire Department units were dispatched to a reported business fire across from H.T. Hackney in the area of Buffalo Rd. and Lafe Cox Dr.  Initial arrving units confirmed a working fire at the Pine Oaks Golf Course maintenance building.  Crews forced entry, performed ventilation, and extinguished the fire utilizing three atttack lines.  The fire was extinguished within 20 minutes.

The Johnson City Fire Department response included 4 Engines, 2 Ladder Trucks, a Command Unit, and Rehab Unit with a total of 17 members on scene.  Assistance was provided by Washington County EMS with medical standby as well as Johnson City Police Department units for traffic control.

The Fire Marshal's division is continuing the investigation.

No one was at the business at the time of the fire and there were no reported injuries.

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JCFD House Fire

The Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 1011 Embreeville Road at 0609 this morning.  Crews arrived to find a 50% involved structure.  Crews were quickly able to contain the fire to the rear of the structure.  The structure sustained heavy heat and smoke damage throughout the structure.  Fire is currently under investigation at this time by the Johnson City Fire Marshall’s Office.  A total of 3 Engines, 2 Ladder Trucks, and one command vehicle responded to the fire with a total of 14 people.  The American Red Cross was called to the scene.

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Business Fire Lafe Cox Dr. Johnson City

On Sunday, February 07, 2016, the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a business fire at Automated Building Systems, 309 Lafe Cox Dr.

The fire was dispatched at 3:06pm and the first unit arrived on the scene in 2 ½ minutes and reported flames and smoke showing.

The fire was extinguished within 25 minutes.

4 Engines and 2 Ladder Trucks and 20 personnel were initially dispatched to the scene.

The Fire Marshal’s division is conducting an investigation of the incident.

No one was at the business at the time and there were no injuries reported.

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House Fire at 611 W. Oakland Ct.

On January 12, 2015 at 2:32 PM the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a house fire at 611 W. Oakland Ct., Johnson City, TN 37604. Three Engine Companies and Two Truck Companies, and one Command Vehicle were dispatched for a total of 13 Personnel. First arriving unit to the home at 2:36 PM found smoke coming from the roof and flames were visible on the inside of the home. Johnson City Fire Department Crews deployed hand from the fire engines and quickly extinguished the fire. Fire Control was called at 2:47 PM. No one was home at the time of the fire. No injuries are reported. The home sustained heavy damage to one room and moderate damage to an adjacent room. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The Johnson City Fire Marshals Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

 

Please contact me at the information if you have any questions.

 

LT/EMT IV Mark Beasley
Johnson City Fire Department
Cell    423-737-3444
Work 423-283-5804

 

 

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House Fire at 611 W. Oakland Court

On January 12, 2015 at 2:32 PM the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a house fire at 611 W. Oakland Ct., Johnson City, TN 37604. Three Engine Companies, Two Truck Companies and one Command vehicle responded with at total of 13 personnel. Upon arrival to the home, smoke was coming from the roof and flames were visible on the inside of the home. Johnson City Fire Department crews deployed handlines from the fire engines and quickly extinguished the fire. Fire control was called at 2:47 PM. No one was home at the time of the fire. No injuries are reported. The home sustained heavy damage to one room and moderate damage to an adjacent room. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The Johnson City Fire Marshals office is investigating the cause of the fire.

 

My contact information is below.

 

 

LT/EMT IV Mark Beasley
Johnson City Fire Department
Cell    423-737-3444
Work 423-283-5804

 

 

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