Business Fire 10-23-2009

On October 23, 2009, the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a business fire at Dixie BBQ 3301 N. Roan Street.

The first arriving unit reported that there was smoke visible from the rear of the building. Upon investigation it was determined that an indoor electric smoker had caught fire.

Employees of the business had tried to extinguish the fire with extinguishers. The fire was extinguished within 3 minutes by the first arriving unit. The only damage to the business was the smoker. Damage is estimated at $2,000.

No injuries were reported.

Six units and 15 personnel responed to the call.

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

 

David L. Harrison

Lieutenant

Johnson City Fire Department

505 E. Main St.

Johnson City, TN 37601

Tel: (423) 975-2840

Cel: (423) 791-4755

Fax: (423) 975-2846

E-mail: dharrison@johnsoncitytn.org

North Roan Business Fire:

On 09/24/09 at approximately 3:09 am, the Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a Fire at 4473 North Roan St.   Engine 6 arrived on the scene at 3:11 am to find an exterior column involved with fire extending into the attic space. Five Fire Engines, One Ladder Company, the Shift Commander and Chief of Operations responded.  The fire was fully extinguished within an hour.
The roof area received moderate damage. Interior damage was limited due to prompt salvage operations by the Fire Department. Damage estimates are not available at this time

No injuries were reported. The initial investigation by the Johnson City Fire Prevention Division determined that the cause was due to discarded smoking materials in mulch bed adjacent to the building exterior.

Incident Commander: Captain Mark Scott mscott@johnsoncitytn.org
Safety/Operations: Chief Mark Finucane mfinucane@johnsoncitytn.org
Fire Investigation: FM Mike Freeman      mfreeman@johnsoncitytn.org

 

Lt. Robert C. Johnson

Johnson City Fire Department

Fire Station Five

205 Broyles Drive

Johnson City, TN 37601

423.283.5804

423.676.6599

rjohnson@johnsoncitytn.org

FireDept@johnsoncitytn.org

www.johnsoncitytn.org

"Clunkers" Burn at Johnson City Honda

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Immediate Release

"Clunkers" Burn at Johnson City Honda

Johnson City Honda's Used Car Lot #2 was the scene of a multi-vehicle fire on September 2nd. The Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched to this location, located at 3009 Bristol Highway, at approximately 3:15 p.m.

Dispatchers were initially advised of a single vehicle on fire at the rear of the lot. Additional information was received that additional vehicles were now involved. Three engine companies were dispatched to the location because of the potential exposures.

Upon arrival, Firefighters found three vehicles well involved in fire. A fourth vehicle was beginning to ignite. Crews quickly attacked the fire, and contained the fire to the three vehicles involved upon arrival.

The three vehicles, all full size trucks, were a total loss. The fourth vehicle, an SUV, only suffered some minor heat damage. A wooded area near the lot was exposed, but crews prevent the fire from extending.

Further investigation reveled the vehicles were all a part of the "Cash for Clunkers" Program. The vehicles involved were being blown up by the dealership as a part of complying with the rules of the reimbursement program. The vehicles were scheduled to be sent to the recycling yard tomorrow.

No civilians or firefighter were injured during the incident.

Three engine companies and shift supervisor responded to the call. Ten fire personnel were on the scene.

For additional information contact Lieutenant Jason Powell 423-483-5819.

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Fire @ Omnisource Recycling

On July 6^th at 11:16 pm, the Johnson City Fire Department responded to 110 Perma R Rd. on a reported fire at the Omnisource Recycling Center. Seven engine companies and two ladder companies responded to find a significant fire involving scrapped automobiles and other misc. refuse. The Fire Department worked approximately seven hours to protect adjacent exposures and return the business to normal operations as quickly as possible. The Fire Department cleared and turned the scene over to Omnisource officials at 05:51 am Tuesday morning. The Jonesborough Fire Department also responded with one engine company to assist in establishing a water supply for firefighting operations. No injuries were reported. Cause and financial damage are undetermined at this time.

Incident Command:
Captain Steve Weaver:  sweaver@johnsoncitytn.org
Lt. Lynn Peters:  lpeters@johnsoncitytn.org

 

Lt. Robert C. Johnson

Johnson City Fire Department

Fire Station Five

205 Broyles Drive

Johnson City, TN 37601

423.283.5804

423.676.6599

rjohnson@johnsoncitytn.org

FireDept@johnsoncitytn.org

www.johnsoncitytn.org

Johnson City Fire Department Sgt. Tom McCormack Wins Six Gold Medals at the Tennessee Police and Fire Games

The Tennessee Police and Fire Games are held each year in Nashville Tennessee. The objective of the Tennessee Police and Fire Games is to encourage and promote a closer bond among members of federal, state, county and local police and firefighting agencies through athletic competition. Also, to improve community relations and encourage, promote and maintain a high standard of physical and mental well being of all participants who compete in these events. The Tennessee Police and Fire Games was established in 1980 in Nashville, TN.   In order to be eligible to complete in the games, Law Enforcement officers must have completed an approved academy, and have at least three (3) months service (including training time)  All firefighters must be full-time, certified firefighters or EMTs that work for a government agency

The 2009 Police and Fire Games were held in Nashville, Tennessee May, 31st through June 5th 2009 and drew participants from all over the State of Tennessee.  For the second year in a row Sgt. Tom McCormack  represented  The Johnson City Fire Department and The City of Johnson City, in road race and Track and Field portions of the games.

Sgt. McCormack's day started at 7:00am  on May 31 at  The Stones River Greenway where he won both the 5K and 10K road races.

At 8:30am Tom competed in the Track and Field portion of the games which were held at The Nashville School of The Arts. He was the overall winner of the 200, 400, 800 and 1600 meter events.

Sgt. McCormack accumulated enough points to receive the second place award for small department. Jackson Police Department won the division with 31 points followed by The Johnson City Fire Department.

Sgt.McCormack who is originally from Mullingar, Ireland came to the USA in 1973 to run Track and Cross Country at East Tennessee State University. In 1986 he won a bronze medal in the 5000 meters on the track at The World Police and Fire Games held in San Jose California. In 2008 he won five gold medals at The Tennessee Police and Fire Games.

 

Mark J. Finucane

Assistant Fire Chief

Johnson City Fire Department

505 East Main Street

Johnson City, TN 37601

Office - 423.975.2844

Cell - 423.483.5820

Fax - 423.975.2846

firebank@comcast.net

mfinucane@johnsoncitytn.org

 

Fire Strikes WW Cab Company

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Immediate Release

 

Fire Strikes W.W. Cab Company

 

W.W. Cab Company was the scene of a business fire on Thursday, May 21st. The Johnson City Fire Department was called to the business, located at 128 N Commerce St, at approximately 7:51 p.m.

 

Upon arrival of fire companies, flames were visible from both Commerce Street and McClure Street. Firefighters from these companies quickly initiated an aggressive interior attack on the fire. The companies were able to contain the fire and prevent any further extension inside the business. Fire did not extend to any adjacent business.

 

Crews had to force entry to the rear of the structure to allow access to the room of origin. Upon gaining access, the fire was quickly extinguished. The fire was brought under control in approximately 45 minutes.

 

In addition to housing W.W. Cab's operation, the building was also home to several collectible vehicle owed by Walt Whaley, proprietor of W.W. Cab. These vehicles sustained moderate damage, but were not destroyed. The fire originated in the repair garage of the cab company. A large amount of machinery and tools were damaged. The total damage to the building and contents was estimated to be between $40,000.00 and $50,000.00.

 

The building was occupied at the time of the fire, but no one civilians were injured. Everyone was able to evacuate the structure prior to the fire departments arrival.

 

Twenty fire-personnel responded to the scene. There were four engine companies, two ladders, a manpower squad, shift supervisor, and rehab unit on the scene. Johnson City/Washington County EMS responded with an ambulance and rescue unit. The Johnson City Police Department also  assisted with crowd control. No emergency personnel were injured at the scene.

 

The Fire Marshal Division of the Johnson City Fire Department is still investigating the cause of the fire.

 

For additional information contact Captain Stanley Daniels 423-483-5828 or Lieutenant Mike Oliver 423-483-5817.

 

 

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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

On Sunday, May 17, 2009, at approximately 12:30 am, units from the Johnson City Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire in the area of Brown's Mill Rd and W. Mountainview Ave. The fire was located in a mobile home at 3315 Butler Rd.

The mobile home was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The structure was a total loss.

The fire is currently under investigation by the Johnson City Fire Marshal's office. No injuries were reported in the blaze.

 

David L. Harrison

Lieutenant

Johnson City Fire Department

505 E. Main St.

Johnson City, TN 37601

Tel: (423) 975-2840

Cel: (423) 791-4755

Fax: (423) 975-2846

E-mail: dharrison@johnsoncitytn.org