Quick Responses Limits Damage at Two Johnson City Fires

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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

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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

 

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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

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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