Fire Cause Determination - Trailer Fire at 2719 S. Roan Street Lot #13

UPDATE:  The Johnson City Fire Marshal's Office has made a determination on the cause of the fire that occurred at 2719 S. Roan St. #13 on December 9, 2010.  Asst. Fire Marshal Lori Ratliff has determined the fire started in a bedroom after a child had been playing with a lighter.  The fire started on a bed and spread throughout the home before firefighters arrived.  A two year old was rescued from a front bedroom by JCFD firefighters.  Two other children sustained injuries and were treated at an area hospital.  The two children have since been released. 

The child and siblings were home with a babysitter while their mother had gone to pick up their father at work.  When the parents arrived back home they found their home in flames and three of their four children outside.  They made numerous attempts to rescue the fourth child before firefighters arrived.  Their mother and father sustained minor injuries from their attempts to rescue the child. Both parents were treated at the hospital and released. 

 

Contact:

Lori C. Ratliff, Asst. Fire Marshal

Johnson City Fire Dept.

333 E. Maple St.

Johnson City, TN  37601

(423) 434-6184  office

(423) 483-5832  cell

(423) 434-6180  fax

 

 

 

 

Mark J. Finucane

Interim Fire Chief

Johnson City Fire Department

505 East Main Street

Johnson City, Tennessee

(O) 423.975.2852

(Fax) 423.975.2846

mfinucane@johnsoncitytn.org

firebank@comcast.net

 

FW: House Fire/509 East Fairview Avenue

 

 

 

 

Fire units from the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 509 East Fairview on December 10, 2010.  The call was received at 11:11 PM for smoke coming from a house.  The first arriving Engine reported heavy smoke coming from a two story structure.  Firefighters found the structure to be a large wood frame house that had been segmented into four apartments.  A first floor apartment was found to be burning and fire was extending to the second floor.  The rear of the structure received heavy fire damage to both first and second floor apartments.  Fire also extended to the roof and exterior of the structure.  The two alarm fire required five Engine Companies and one Ladder Company to extinguish.  Four pets were safely removed from the structure by firefighters. The Johnson City Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

 

Captain Mark Scott

Shift Supervisor

Johnson City Fire Department

House Fire at 3005 Vicksburg Rd.

At 04:01 AM this date, the Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched to 3005 Vicksburg Road on a report of a house fire.  When fire crews arrived on the scene, fire was coming from the back of the home.  Engine Seven arrived first on the scene and advised the occupants had exited the home.  The structure suffered heavy damage to the sun room, living area, and attic.  Five Engine Companies and one Ladder Company operated at the fire due to fire conditions and extreme temperatures. 

 

The Johnson City Fire Marshal’s Office was called to investigate the origin and cause of the fire.

 

Structure Fire 2719 S. Roan St. #13

On Thursday, December 09, 2010 at approx. 1:23am, the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Houston Mobile Home Park, 2719 S. Roan St. #13.  While en route, dispatchers informed firefighters that children were still inside the structure.  Engine Two arrived on the scene and found a fully involved mobile home.  Firefighters were immediately informed that one child was still inside.  The crew of Engine Two entered the structure under adverse conditions, conducted a search, and located a two year old child in a bedroom.  An infant and two other children were removed from the home prior to the Fire Department’s arrival.   The two year old child and the infant were transported to the Johnson City Medical Center by Washington County/Johnson City EMS.  The Johnson City Police Department assisted at the fire scene. 

 

The Johnson City Fire Marshal’s Office is continuing the investigation.

 

Captain Mark Scott

Shift Supervisor

Johnson City Fire Department

(423) 975-2840

 

JCFD responds to a House Trailer Fire -Nov. 22

Johnson City Fire Department units responded to a report of a structure fire at 205 BIG VALLEY DR #5O at 16:14 on November 22, 2010. Engine Company 9, the first arriving unit, found smoke coming from the structure and deployed a hose line to initiate fire attack through the front entrance. Crews worked to extinguish the fire, salvage property and control utilities.
The investigation determined that a frying pan, containing oil, was left unattended on the stove. When the resident returned from an errand, the kitchen and living area was on fire.  There were no reports of injuries. The American Red Cross responded to the scene and provided assistance to the occupant's family.

 

Incident Command: Lt. Lynn Peters

 

**A reminder to us all to be Safety Conscious. Cooking fires are one of the most common causes of residential structure fires**

 

 

Lt. Robert C. Johnson

Johnson City Fire Department

Fire Training Division

423.232.7048

423.676.6599

rjohnson@johnsoncitytn.org

FireDept@johnsoncitytn.org

www.johnsoncitytn.org

 

Dryer Vent Fire at a Johnson City Apartment Building

Quick response by occupant and the Johnson City Fire Department minimizes damage to an apartment.

 

The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a report of an apartment fire at 5:59 am on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 905 Antioch Road #11. The initial dispatch included three engines and one ladder apparatus. Two engines clearing from a prior call and closer responded and arrived on scene in one minute and forty seconds. This initially gave a total of 6 firemen on the scene. The first arriving fire engine company found light smoke and the fire extinguished inside the apartment. Firefighters established that the occupant had terminated the power supply to a dryer at the breaker box and had moved the unit away from the wall. The fire was determined to be in the flexible vent hose that exhausted hot moist air to the outside. Fire inside the unit was extinguished prior to the arrival of the fire department. Firefighters investigated the crawl space to find lint from the vent hose still burning. A portable water extinguisher was used to extinguish the smolder fire. There was minor charring to the structure’s floor members and the interior floor covering of the laundry room.  Natural ventilation was incorporated in the removal of smoke in the apartment which reduced smoke damage to the building. Fire damage is estimated at $800.00. There were no injuries to occupants or fire personnel.

 

For more information contact:

 

Stanley Elie Daniels, Captain

Johnson City Fire Department

sedaniels@johnsoncitytn.org

423-483-5828

423-975-2840

 

 

 

 

 

Mark J. Finucane

Interim Fire Chief

Johnson City Fire Department

505 East Main Street

Johnson City, Tennessee

(O) 423.975.2852

(Fax) 423.975.2846

mfinucane@johnsoncitytn.org

firebank@comcast.net

 

Home Heating Safety

PRESS RELEASE

 

For Immediate Release: October 25, 2010

 

From the Office of Interim Chief Mark Finucane

 

Contact: Acting Operations Assistant Chief Jason Powell

     423.975.2844 (o)

     423.483.5819 (c)

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HOME HEATING SAFETY

 

Check your Wall Heater Setting

 

In January of this year the Johnson City Fire Department ran a call to a residence where a sofa had been placed in front of a wall heater. This type of heater had a thermostat labeled as "High", "Med", "Low", and "No Heat". Even though the thermostat on the heater was in the "No Heat" position, the heater still came on. This was possibly due to the fact that the heater was on an exterior wall and the colder outside temperatures. Some wall heaters are never in the "Off" mode. Many wall heaters have only "High", "Med", and "Low" settings, thus they are never in "Off" mode either.

 

It is easy to place combustibles in front of these heaters during the warmer months and forget about the consequences until the colder months arrive. Fire codes require that no combustibles be closer than 3 feet of a heater of any type. While only 32 percent of home heating fires involve space heaters, they are involved in 79 percent of home heating fire deaths, according to the report Home Fires Involving Heating Equipment released by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Heating equipment continues to be the second leading cause of home fires behind cooking and the second leading cause of home fire deaths behind smoking.

The Johnson City Fire Department and the NFPA is urging caution and asking the public to practice safe heating behaviors as the peak time for home heating fires continues from October through March. Half of all home heating fires occurred in December, January and February in 2003-2007.

“Half of fatal home space heater fires started because something was too close to the heater and ignited. Keep heaters and things that can burn at least three feet apart,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice president of communications. “Heating fires and the deaths they cause can usually be prevented with awareness and a few simple actions.”

The leading factor contributing to space heater fires in general was heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattress, or bedding. Other leading factors contributing to home space heater fires were failure to clean, which is principally related to creosote build-up in chimneys, and leaving an operating space heater unattended.

“Whether your chimney supports a wood or coal stove or just a fireplace, be sure to have it cleaned and inspected at least once a year to reduce your risk of having a fire,” added Carli. “And always turn off a portable space heater when you go to sleep or leave the room.”

In 2007, U.S. fire departments responded to 66,400 home structure fires that involved heating equipment. These fires killed 580 people, injured another 1,850, and were responsible for $608 million in direct property damage

Safety tips  

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.
• Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
• Never use your oven to heat your home.
• Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.
• Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
• Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.
• Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.
• Test smoke alarms monthly.

 

Structure fire at 202 Heather View Drive Johnson City TN 11 Sept 10

Four Engines, one Ladder, one rehab unit, and three command units from the Johnson City Fire Department, one Engine from the Jonesborough Fire Department from automatic mutual aid, units from the Johnson City Police Department, and crews from the Washington County/EMS agency responded to a structure fire at 202 Heatherview Drive on 11 Sept 10. The alarm was received at 21:12:56 and the first Engine arrived at 21:19:00 to find flames coming through the roof. The fire quickly advanced through the roof structure causing imminent roof collapse. Defensive emergency operations commenced with the application of an elevated fire stream from the Ladder apparatus. Two exposure occupancies were protected from fire extension. The homeowners were not at home at the time of the fire. There were no reported injuries to responders. A Johnson City Fire Department Fire Marshal was dispatched to the scene for investigative purposes. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

 

Contact Information:

Lt. Jerome Palmer

423-483-5830

japalmer@johnsoncitytn.org

Harrison Village

The Johnson City Fire Dept. responded to a called in fire alarm at Harrison Village on Lamons Lane. Upon arrival, crews discovered a cooking fire had set-off a sprinkler head in a second floor apartment. The sprinkler extinguished the fire, but the structure suffered water damage in three apartments before water was shut off to the sprinkler system. Crews worked diligently to keep water damage to a minimum, by covering furniture and making water chutes in the first floor hallway to carry the water outside. There were no injuries.

Residential Structure Fire at 2107 Barnett Dr.

The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 2107 Barnett Drive on 2 Sept 10.  The alarm was received at 11:28:56, and the first engine arrived on scene at 11:34:08. First arriving crews found flames coming from the front of the residence. The homeowners were able to escape the premises without injury prior to arrival of fire department units. There were no injuries at the incident. Two engines, a manpower unit, a ladder truck, a command vehicle, the rehab unit, Washington County/Johnson City EMS, and the Johnson City Police Department responded to the incident. Units cleared the scene at 02:25:16. The cause of the fire was accidental as the fire began in the kitchen area. The occupants were provided assistance by the Johnson City Fire Department’s Chaplain Division and the American Red Cross.

 

Contact Information:

Lt. Jerome Palmer

japalmer@johnsoncitytn.org

423-975-2840

Apartment Fire 213 E. Unaka Ave. Johnson City Tn 37601

 

 

#### NEWS RELEASE ####

 

For Immediate Release

08/26/2010

Johnson City Apartment Fire

 

On August 26^th at 12:32 a.m. the Johnson City Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at 213 E. Unaka Avenue. The structure was a three story, wood frame residence that had been converted into a seven unit apartment. The first unit arrived on the scene within three minutes and found flames visible from the right side of the dwelling’s second and third floors. Occupants were alerted to the fire by smoke detectors that had been placed throughout the building. Personnel from the Johnson City Police Department, under the command of Lt. Brian Rice, were assisting in the evacuation of occupants from the building. A second alarm was called bringing a total of four engines, one command unit, one rehab unit, one ladder truck and one rescue unit. There were a total of 16 fire department personnel that responded. In addition, Washington/Johnson City EMS dispatched one rescue unit, one ambulance, and a shift commander unit.

 

                The first arriving fire companies were able to contain the spread of the fire with an aggressive interior attack in a second floor unit.  The structure was built using balloon frame construction which has the exterior walls assembled with wood studs that are continuous from basement to the roof. There are open channels between each pair of studs that extends to the attic. Each of these channels provides a path that enables a fire to spread unrestricted and without being visible. Incident Commander, Captain Stanley Daniels said that “the firefighters did an excellent job in anticipating that fire might extend through these voids by opening them up and extinguishing the fire and preventing rapid vertical extension”.  Captain Daniels went on to say “this is a good time to remind everyone that all residences should have working smoke alarms because they save lives”.   

 

Three apartments and the attic suffered direct flame and heat damage. Four apartments suffered smoke and water damage. Twelve occupants were affected by the fire. The American Red Cross responded to the scene and assisted the victims. There were no reports of any injuries to occupants or responders.  Origin and cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Marshal’s Office. 

 

 

Stanley Elie Daniels, Captain

Johnson City Fire Department

sedaniels@johnsoncitytn.org

423-483-5828 or 423-975-2840

 

Recall: Apartment Fire 213 E. Unaka Ave. Johnson City TN 37601

Daniels, Elie would like to recall the message, "Apartment Fire 213 E. Unaka Ave. Johnson City TN 37601".

Apartment Fire 213 E. Unaka Ave. Johnson City TN 37601

 

#### NEWS RELEASE ####

For Immediate Release

08/26/2010

Johnson City Apartment Fire

 

On August 26^th at 12:32 a.m. the Johnson City Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at 213 E. Unaka Avenue. The structure was a three story, wood frame residence that had been converted into a seven unit apartment. The first unit arrived on the scene within three minutes and found flames visible from the right side of the dwelling’s second and third floors. Occupants were alerted to the fire by smoke detectors that had been placed throughout the building. Personnel from the Johnson City Police Department, under the command of Lt. Brian Rice, were assisting in the evacuation of occupants from the building. A second alarm was called bringing a total of four engines, one command unit, one rehab unit, one ladder truck and one rescue unit. There were a total of 16 fire department personnel that responded. In addition, Washington/Johnson City EMS dispatched one rescue unit, one ambulance, and a shift commander unit.

 

                The first arriving fire companies were able to contain the spread of the fire with an aggressive interior attack in a second floor unit.  The structure was built using balloon frame construction which has the exterior walls assembled with wood studs that are continuous from basement to the roof. There are open channels between each pair of studs that extends to the attic. Each of these channels provides a path that enables a fire to spread unrestricted and without being visible. Incident Commander, Captain Stanley Daniels said that “the firefighters did an excellent job in anticipating that fire might extend through these voids by opening them up and extinguishing the fire and preventing rapid vertical extension”.  Captain Daniels went on to say “this is a good time to remind everyone that all residences should have working smoke alarms because they save lives”.   

 

Three apartments and the attic suffered direct flame and heat damage. Four apartments suffered smoke and water damage. Twelve occupants were affected by the fire. The American Red Cross responded to the scene and assisted the victims. There were no reports of any injuries to occupants or responders.  Origin and cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Marshal’s Office. 

 

 

a humble city employee

 

Stanley Elie Daniels, Captain

Johnson City Fire Department

sedaniels@johnsoncitytn.org

423-483-5828 or 423-975-2840

 

Business Fire

At 10:00 pm, Wednesday August 18, 2010, units from the Johnson City Fire Department were dispatched to 820 Rolling Hills Drive on a business fire alarm. The business was Crothall Laundry Services.

Upon arrival, firefighters found that there was water flowing inside the building. Entry was made and light smoke was visible. A small fire was located in the center of the clean laundry holding area.

Two sprinkler heads had activated. The sprinkler system held the fire to a small area which was then extinguished by firefighters.

The damage was estimated at $5,000.

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

Quick Responses Limits Damage at Two Johnson City Fires

*****NEWS RELEASE*****

Immediate Release

 

August 12, 2010

 

Quick Response Limits Damage at Two Johnson City Fires

 

The Johnson City Fire Department responded to two structure fires in as many hours this afternoon. The first fire was at a single-family residence at 1865 Glen Echo Drive, and the second was a single-family residence at 417 Wilson Avenue.

 

The report for a fire at 1865 Glen Echo Drive as received at approximately 4:30 pm. The caller initially reported flames were visible from the home located in the Carter Crossing Subdivision in southwest Johnson City. The first arriving engine confirmed flames and smoke were visible, and immediately began an attack on the fire. The initial arriving company was on-scene in less than five-minutes. The fire was quickly brought under control, and the fire was confined to a bedroom. Two teenage juveniles were home at the time of the fire along with their two dogs. The juveniles were able to escape after discovering the fire and were outside the residence with the dogs when crews arrived. The investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing. The Johnson City Fire Department’s Fire Marshal’s Division is handling the investigation. Smoke damage extended throughout the entire home, but fire damage was contained to the bedroom. The total damage was estimated to be approximately $10,000. Further information will be available after the investigation is concluded. Three engines, a manpower unit, a ladder, and shift-commander responded to this call. There were a total of 13 fire personnel on the scene. Washington County EMS also responded to the call.

 

The second fire was reported to Washington County 911 dispatchers at approximately 6:00 pm. This fire was reported to be on the porch of this single-family residence. Upon arrival, crews found the fire was isolated to the porch, and it was quickly extinguished by the first arriving engine company. The damage was contained the porch and steps. Two individuals were at the home at the time of the fire. They reported they had been smoking recently on the porch, but they had returned back into the home. A passer-by reported the fire to the occupants. The exact cause of the fire could not be determined, but smoking was considered to be the likely cause. The amount of damage to the home was less than three-thousand dollars. Three engines, a manpower unit, a ladder, and shift-commander responded to this call. Four of these units responded to both fires. There was at total of 14 personnel dispatched to the call. Washington County EMS also responded to the call.

 

 

For Additional Information Contact:

 

Lt. Jason Powell

423-483-5819

jpowell@johnsoncitytn.org

 

FM Sam McLain

423-483-5834

smclain@johnsoncitytn.org

 

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Apartment Fire

The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 305 W. 8^th Ave August 7, 2010 at 07:59:21 pm. The first unit, Engine four, arrived on the scene at 20:01:44 pm. This location was a Rooming House with twelve units. Only four of the units were occupied. This was a single alarm fire consisting of three engines, one command unit, one rehab unit, one ladder and one rescue unit for a total of 15 personnel. The fire was contained to the room of origin and object of origin, a mattress and box spring in apartment six. Fire extinguishment was achieved within seven minutes after Engine four arrival. One tenant was assisted out of the structure and treated for smoke inhalation by Washington/Johnson City EMS. Two tenants were transported to the Medical Center for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Department’s Fire Marshal Division.

 

 

a humble city employee

 

Stanley Elie Daniels, Captain

Johnson City Fire Department

sedaniels@johnsoncitytn.org

423-483-5828 or 423-975-2840

 

Structure Fire at 1812 Hillsboro Ave

The Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 1812 Hillsboro Ave. at 05:14 on 28 July 10. When units arrived on scene, the occupants were outside of the residence and stated that the fire was in a office closet. The occupants extinguished the fire prior to the Fire Department's arrival. Crews remained on scene to investigate, ventilate, and perform salvage and overhaul functions. There were no injuries from the incident. Smoke detectors were present and working. Units cleared the scene at 06:15. The preliminary investigation for the cause of the fire was determined to be an electrical short in a portable radio.

 

Mike Oliver

Lieutenant

Johnson City Fire Department

505 E Main Street

Johnson City, TN 37601

423-975-2840

423-483-5817

ltollie@johnsoncitytn.org

Citizens Fire Academy Enrollment now open

The Johnson City Fire Department Citizen's Fire Academy…

is designed to increase understanding of fire and emergency medical operations and to promote citizen interaction with Johnson City Fire Department firefighters. The program is designed to enhance awareness of the department's capabilities and limitations and to develop a cooperative relationship between firefighters and the citizens of Johnson City.

The eight-week course will provide participants with an overview of the major units within the department as well as a general overview of firefighting and emergency medical services. It will provide a forum for firefighter-citizen exchange and dialogue. The Academy will begin August 31^st and culminate with a graduation dinner on October 26^th. The training sessions will be on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

The practical exercises can be physically demanding, but Citizens are not required to participate in any activity in which they are not physically able or for which they do not feel comfortable. Safety is Johnson City’s first priority for each CFA participant as well has having fun.

Send application request and inquires to: firedept@johnsoncitytn.org

Minimum Qualifications:

·         21 years of age or older

·         Live or work in the City of Johnson City, or have a family member that works for the City of Johnson City.

·         Valid Tennessee Drivers License.

·         US citizen.

·         Certificate of Completion: Must attend seven of the eight training sessions.

·         Certificate of Attendance: Must attend five of the eight training sessions.

·         Application Deadline: August 17, 2010.

****Please note, this is not the Fire Trainee Academy and not intended for those whom desire employment with the Johnson City Fire Department.

 

 

Lt. Robert C. Johnson

Johnson City Fire Department

Fire Training Division

423.232.7048

423.676.6599

rjohnson@johnsoncitytn.org

FireDept@johnsoncitytn.org

www.johnsoncitytn.org

 

S Roan Street is Closed in the area of Terrace Ct and Chestnut St

**************NEWS RELEASE***************

 

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

S. Roan Street in Johnson City from Highland Avenue to Chestnut Street is closed until further notice due to a large tree in the roadway. Avoid the area as crews from Johnson City Public Works are clearing the debris.

 

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Lt./EMTP Jason Powell

Johnson City, TN Fire Dept.

B-Shift - "North Battalion"

Station 5

205 Broyles Dr.

Johnson City, TN 37601

Station: (423) 283-5804

Cell: (423) 483-5819

Fax: (423) 283-5885

jpowell@johnsoncitytn.org

www.johnsoncitytn.org/Fire

www.jcfdnewsblog.blogspot.com

 

House Fire 1315 E 8th Ave

 

#### News Release ####

 

For Immediate Release

May 25^th, 2010

 

No Injures In House Fire; Cooking Determined As Cause

 

The Johnson City Fire Department was called to a working house fire at 1315 E. 8^th Avenue just before noon today. An initial report to Washington County / Johnson City 911 was made by the sole occupant of the residence. The occupant advised there was a fire on the stove, and it was spreading to the cabinets. He stated there were heavy flames visible in the kitchen. The dispatcher directed the caller to evacuate the house, and units were dispatched. Additional calls were then received as smoke became visible to neighbors. The occupant advised the dispatcher that everyone was outside the residence. The initial arriving units reported heavy smoke visible from the front of the home. An aggressive attack was made from the front of the home by the initial attack crew. The crews was meet with high heat and dense black smoke, but they were able to push the fire back toward the kitchen area. Additional crews arrived and began ventilation to support the attack team and back crews. The fire brought under control in less than 10 minutes of arrival. Crews then began the process of checking for hidden fires and fire extension. The structure of the home was undamaged, and the home is repairable. A large majority of the contents were destroyed. The home was being rented, and the occupants did not have renters insurance. The property owner did have insurance for the structure. The home suffered approximately twenty percent fire damage and smoke damage was throughout. The Red Cross responded to the scene to assist the displaced occupants with lodging arrangements and support after the fire. There were no civilian or firefighter injures. Three engine companies, a ladder, manpower unit, Operations Chief, Shift Supervisor, Training/Safety Officer, and Fire Marshal responded. Washington County / Johnson City EMS also responded to standby during the incident. There were a total of 16 fire personnel and one EMS person was on the scene.

 

For more information Contact:

 

Lt. Jason Powell

423-483-5819

jpowell@johnsoncitytn.org

 

FM Sam McLain

423-483-5834

smclain@johnsoncitytn.org

 

 

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Lt. Jason Powell, BA NREMTP

Johnson City Fire Department

B-Shift Station 3

505 E Main Street

Johnson City, TN 37601

423-483-5819

jpowell@johnnsoncitytn.org

www.johnsoncitytn.org

www.jcfdnewsblog.com

 

 

House Trailer Fire

#### NEWS RELEASE ####

 

For Immediate Release

05/13/2010

 

Heritage Mobile Home Park Is Scene of Fully Involved Fire

 

The Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched to 2701 S Roan Street for a reported mobile home fire at 12:55 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Calls were received by dispatchers at Washington County 911 reporting a fully involved mobile home in the Heritage Mobile Home Park. One of the callers advised there was someone in the home screaming, and flames were visible from most of the trailer. The initial alarm sent two engine companies, a manpower unit, a ladder company, ALS ambulance, ALS rescue, and a fire shift-supervisor, but based on the reported entrapment an additional engine, the rehab unit and EMS shift-supervisor were requested.

 

Flames were reported visible by responding units from the area of S. Roan Street and Plymouth Road. Upon arrival at the scene, crews encountered fire involving 60% of the mobile home. An aggressive attack was made to the front of the home, but the porch was structurally unsafe. The crews then reposition for an attack from the rear of the structure. Additional personal assisted with the attack. The fire was quickly knocked down by the first operating companies. The Johnson City Power Board was notified to respond to control the electrical utilities. It was then discovered the electrical service had been disconnected for non-payment. A bystander was still advising the mobile home was occupied at the time of the fire by someone. He stated he heard running inside as the fire quickly developed and spread throughout the entire home. Crews were able to confine the fire and begin the search process. There were no signs of an occupant in the highly-cluttered home. The property manager advised this property was involved in a pending civil suit. This warranted notification of the Fire Marshal’s Division, and the response of a Fire Marshal to assist with the investigation.

 

The mobile home park did not have any fire hydrants inside the complex. One of the engine established a water supply point on S. Roan Street to allow for a water shuttle. This proved to be very effective. The fire was brought under control 20 minutes after the first companies arrived. The fire required extensive overhaul and search based on the amount of clutter in the home, and the reports from the neighbor about the possible victim. No victim was found during this extensive through secondary search. The home was a complete loss. No determination of the cause was available. The Fire Marshal’s Division will continue the follow-up. The fire is being considered suspicious because the power was disconnected, and the home should have not have been unoccupied. No contact was made with the last known tenant, and the search did not uncover anyone.

 

There were 16 fire-personnel and 4 EMS personnel were on-scene. There were no injuries to civilians or fire personnel. The damage was estimated to be approximately $100,000.00.  The cause is still undetermined, and the investigation will be continued later today.

 

If you have any additional questions concerning this incident, please contact:

 

Lt. Jason Powell – 423-483-5819 or jpowell@johnsoncitytn.org

 

Or

 

FM Mike Freeman – 423-483-5833 or mfreeman@johnsoncitytn.org

 

 

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Lt. Jason Powell, BA NREMTP

Johnson City Fire Department

B-Shift Station 3

505 E Main Street

Johnson City, TN 37601

423-483-5819

jpowell@johnnsoncitytn.org

www.johnsoncitytn.org

www.jcfdnewsblog.com

 

 

Commercial business fire at 1308 E Main St 27 Apr 10

The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at 1308 E Main St, K & M Secondhand Treasures, on the evening of 27 Apr 10. The fire caused a three alarm response of five engines, one ladder, one rescue unit, two command staff vehicles, and one rehab unit for a total of twenty one personnel. The alarm time was received by the fire department at 18:38:39. The first arriving engine at 18:42:06 found heavy fire conditions in the interior of the structure. Structural compartmentalization and overhead mezzanine storage made firefighting efforts problematic. The last operating crews cleared the scene at 21:57:09. East Main Street remained closed during the duration of the incident. No injuries were sustained during the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Department’s Fire Marshal Division.

 

Contact:

Lt. Jerome Palmer

ST. 5

205 Broyles Dr.

Johnson City, TN 37601

283-5804

japalmer@johnsoncitytn.org

Apartment Fire 504 Swadley Road

######NEWS RELEASE######

 

 

Immediate Release

04-26-2010

 

Apartment Occupant Narrowly Escapes Injury; Remaining Apartments Undamaged

 

The Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched to a reported apartment fire at 504 Swadley Road at approximately 5:13 p.m. Washington County 911 received the call from the occupant of the residence. The caller stated there was a fire and dropped the phone. The dispatcher also heard the smoke detector in the background. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke coming from the apartment. The occupant had escaped the apartment prior to arrival of the first companies. The occupant was suffering from smoke inhalation, and she was assisted to a safe area by the initial arriving companies. Additional crews began a quick attack on the fire. The fire was rapidly contained to the apartment of origin. No fire or smoke extended to adjacent apartment. Overhaul was then begun on the fire apartment.

 

The occupant was treated by personnel from the Johnson City Fire Department and Washington County / Johnson City EMS. The occupant was then transported with potentially life-threatening injuries to the Johnson City Medical Center. The occupant was stabilized and hospitalized for observation.

 

The cause of the fire has not been officially determined at this time.

 

No firefighters were injured during the incident.

 

For additional information please contact:

 

Lt. Jason Powell – 423-483-5819

 

FM Sam McLain – 423-483-5835

 

 

Lt. Jason Powell, BA NREMTP

Johnson City Fire Department

B-Shift Station 3

"East Battalion"

505 E Main Street

Johnson City, TN 37601

423-483-5819

jpowell@johnnsoncitytn.org

www.johnsoncitytn.org

www.jcfdnewsblog.com

 

 

Hamilton st. Fire

The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a house fire at 436 Hamilton Street on 20 Apr 10 at 16:31:58. The first unit arrived on scene at 16:33:48 to find visible flames coming from the rear of the structure. An interior attack was made for extinguishment purposes. There were no trapped occupants in the structure. The fire was brought under control by twenty one suppression personnel. The fire originated in one of the rear bedrooms and extended into the attic causing severe smoke and fire damage to approximately fifty percent of the structure and displacing six individuals. The American Red Cross was contacted for fire burnout support. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Department’s Fire Marshal Division. Four engines, one ladder, three command units, two Training Division units, one Rapid Intervention Team/Manpower Unit, and the Johnson City Fire Department rehab unit responded to the evening incident.

For additional information please contact:

 

Lieutenant Eric Hyder

423-483-2662

                Or

Fire Marshall Mike Freeman

423-483-5834

Structure Fire 317 Peach Blossom Ct Johnson City

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NEWS RELEASE

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 18th, 2010

 

The Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched at 3:10 a.m. to the area of Grandview Christian Church at 300 University Parkway this morning, April 18th, 2010, for an investigation of an unknown fire behind the church. After units went enroute to the investigation, Washington County 911 received several additional calls reporting a house fire at 317 Peach Blossom Ct behind the church. The balance of a full structure fire-alarm assignment was dispatched. One of the callers was the owner of the house who has driven to the Comfort Inn on S. Roan Street. The caller advised the dispatcher that his house was on fire, and his phone was not working. He could not advise if his wife had been able to get out of the house.

 

The first units arrived at the scene to find a well involved fire. The fire was visible from several sides of the structure. Fire suppression efforts were initiated immediately, and it was determined that all occupants were safely out of the home. Crews continued suppression until the fire was brought under control at 3:32 a.m. The on-call Assistant Fire Marshal was notified and responded to the scene. Suppression crews remained on the scene until approximately 5:30 continuing overhaul efforts and assisting with the investigation.

 

The home was heavily damaged by heat and smoke. The displaced occupants were assisted by the local Red Cross in obtaining lodging arrangements. They were uninjured.

 

Three engines, one ladder, a manpower unit, shift commander, an Assistant Fire Marshal, and rehab unit responded to the incident. Johnson City/Washington County EMS, the Johnson City Power Board, and Washington County Red Cross responded to assist with the incident. There were a total of 12 fire personnel on the scene. No responders were injured during the fire.

 

Please contact the following if you have any additional questions:

 

Captain Steve Weaver

423-483-5826

 

Assistant Fire Marshal Sam McLain

423-483-5834

 

 

 

Lt./EMTP Jason Powell

Johnson City, TN Fire Dept.

B-Shift - "North Battalion"

Station 5

205 Broyles Dr.

Johnson City, TN 37601

Station: (423) 283-5804

Cell: (423) 483-5819

Fax: (423) 283-5885

jpowell@johnsoncitytn.org

www.johnsoncitytn.org/Fire

www.jcfdnewsblog.blogspot.com

 

Johnson City Fire Dept. News and Events

Apartment Fire on Buffalo St.

 The Johnson City Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at 1009 Buffalo Street on 26 February,2010. Four engines,a ladder, a command vehicle, and a manpower unit responded with a total of eighteen personnel. The call was dispatched at 11:25:51 a.m. The first apparatus arrived at 11:29:21 a.m. The apartment complex was a three story structure that housed seven living units. It was a room and contents fire in one of the basement units. The fire was quickly extinguished by fire personnel. The adjoining apartments were investigated for possible fire extension. After the building was checked by an electrician and power was turned on all the other tenants returned to their apartments. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Marshal Division. Crews remained on the scene until 13:45:49 p.m.

 

 

Lt. Richard Arnold

505 E. Main St.

Johnson City, TN 37601

 

rarnold@johnsoncitytn.org

 

423-975-2840

Apartment Fire on Montgomery St

The Johnson City Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at 406 Montgomery St on 20 February 2010.  Four engines, a ladder, a command vehicle, a rehab unit, and a manpower unit were dispatched to the apartment fire with a total of eighteen personnel, including one of the department’s chaplains. The call was dispatched at 6:03:33 p.m. The first apparatus arrived at 6:06:40 p.m. The apartment complex was a two story structure that housed six living units. Three of the units contained active fire upon arrival. Fire had extended to the second story. The fire was extinguished by operating personnel. The adjoining apartment units were investigated for fire extension. The entire complex received smoke damage. One of the units was unoccupied. Families in all six units were displaced by the fire as electrical power had to be disconnected to the entire facility. The American Red Cross was contacted to give assistance to the displaced families. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Department’s Fire Marshal Division. Crews remained on the scene until 08:51:14 p.m.

 

Lt. Jerome Palmer

205 Broyles Dr

Johnson City, TN  37604

japalmer@johnsoncitytn.org

423-283-5804

House Fire

 The Johnson City Fire Dept. responded  to a house fire at 1709 Mary Street. Upon arrival, crews discovered light smoke coming from the attic. Entry was made into the attic and a smoldering fire, caused by shorted out wires, was confined to a small portion of the attic. Crews reacted quickly to keep damage to a minimum.