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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Johnson City House Fire 12-31-2015

On December 31, 2015 at approximately 3:15am, the Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 1202 Weaver Ave.

Prior to arrival, units were advised that a neighbor had heard someone scream for help and to call the fire department.

The neighbor ran to the scene and helped the person, who is confined to a wheelchair, escape the house. A second person had escaped on their own.

The neighbor then called 911.

The first unit arrived in under 5 minutes and reported fire in the rear of the structure.

The fire was extinguished by the JCFD.

Both residents were transported to the hospital for treatment by Washington County / Johnson City EMS.

The house was heavily damaged.

Cause of the fire is under investigation by the JCFD Fire Marshal’s Division.

Also assisting was the Johnson City Police Department.

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