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

 

 

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

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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