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.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
House Fire
Friday, November 13, 2009
Test
Mark J. Finucane
Assistant Chief
423-975-2844 (Office)
423-975-2846 (Fax)
mfinucane@johnsoncitytn.org
firebank@comcast.net
Saturday, October 24, 2009
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
Thursday, September 24, 2009
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
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
"Clunkers" Burn at Johnson City Honda
NEWS RELEASE
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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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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Fire @ Omnisource Recycling
On July 6th 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
Saturday, June 13, 2009
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
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