Residential House Fire

Media Release

 

 

Contact:          Lt. Jason Powell

                        423-483-5819

                        jpowell@johnsoncitytn.org                                                                                                                                                                                                      May 30^th, 2011

 

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Fully-Involved House Fire Reported by Newspaper Carriers

 

 

 

Johnson City, TN – The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a residential house fire at 809 Forest Ave this morning at 05:40 a.m. The dispatch reported that callers were stating the house well involved, and flames were visible through the roof. The fire was reported by newspaper carriers. Upon on arrival of the first engine company, heavy flames were visible from the 2-story wood-framed home. The structure was approximately 50% involved. It was unclear if anyone was home at the residence, so crews initiated an interior search for victims. No victims were found in the residence. The absence of any occupants were confirmed by a neighbor who was watching after the home. Crews were then faced with heavy fire venting through the roof. The fire was attacked by interior crew initially, and then from an exterior position until the fire was controlled. Crews continued to work to overhaul the structure insuring complete extinguishment of the fire. The cause of the fire has not been determined at this time. The Johnson City Fire Marshal Division remains on the scene. Three engine companies, a ladder company, a manpower units, shift commander, an ambulance, and rescue unit were dispatched to the fire. Two additional engines were called to the scene to provide relief crews. A total of 22 fire personnel eventually responded to the scene including the Interim Chief, Administrative Chief, a Fire Chaplain, and two Fire Marshals. There were no injuries to any crews operating on the scene. The homeowner was contacted and advised of the fire. The home was a total loss, and much of the contents were damaged by heat, smoke, and water.

 

 

 

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 Fire 1301 College Heights Road

On Tuesday, April 19^th, the Johnson City Fire Department responded to 1301 College Heights Road on a house fire.

A passerby reported smoke from the roof area of the house.

The first unit arrived within three minutes of dispatch and advised that there was light smoke coming from the attic area of the house. The fire was extinguished quickly and contained to the attic area by 13 firefighters.

Three engines, one ladder and a manpower unit responded to the scene.

No one was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries reported.

 

David L. Harrison

Lieutenant

Johnson City Fire Department

505 E. Main St.

Johnson City, TN 37601

Tel: (423) 975-2840

Cel: (423) 330-4987

Fax: (423) 975-2846

E-mail: dharrison@johnsoncitytn.org

 

Johnson City Fire Department responds to vehicle crash versus house

The Johnson City Fire Department received an alarm for a vehicle crash versus a home at 03:43:18 on 20 Mar 11. The incident location was at Briarcliff Road and Sells Ave, Nathaniel Court Apartments. An engine company and a ladder company responded at 03:43:43 and arrived on scene at 03:47:19. Other agencies involved in the incident mitigation included Johnson City Washington County EMS, the Johnson City Police Department, the Johnson City Power Board, and support services from the City of Johnson City Building Department to investigate structural integrity issues. Electrical power to the first and second story apartments had to be disconnected. 

Two patients were taken to the hospital. The resident of the occupancy was removed and transported first due to the severity of injuries. The driver of the vehicle was extricated via roof removal of the car. The JCFD assisted in the removal of the vehicle from the apartment complex. The Johnson City Police Department is still investigating the incident. The scene was released to the property manager. 

Contact information:

Lt. Lynn Peters

St. 4 423-975-2850

SCBA Grant

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Johnson City Fire Department is awarded $180K Equipment Grant

 

The Johnson City Fire Department has been awarded an operational grant from the 2010 FEMA /Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The $180,264 grant will be used to enhance firefighter safety and efficiency through an upgrade of the Fire Department’s Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) program and by the purchase of communications headsets for use in the Fire Engines. The grant allows for the modernization of Firefighter’s “air packs” to a lower profile, lighter and more efficient device. The Fire Department’s grant writing committee, headed by Firefighter Kevin Haynes, strives to attain grant awards that increase the feasibility of equipment purchases that improve safety and the quality of service to the citizens of Johnson City. Firefighter Haynes states that grant application process “is a team effort”. The Grant Committee members are Firefighters Kevin Haynes, Joe Cantrill, Jonathan Fulmer, David Sprinkle, and Ted Leinaar.

 

 

 

 

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

 

Fire Cause Determination - Trailer Fire at 2719 S. Roan Street Lot #13

UPDATE:  The Johnson City Fire Marshal's Office has made a determination on the cause of the fire that occurred at 2719 S. Roan St. #13 on December 9, 2010.  Asst. Fire Marshal Lori Ratliff has determined the fire started in a bedroom after a child had been playing with a lighter.  The fire started on a bed and spread throughout the home before firefighters arrived.  A two year old was rescued from a front bedroom by JCFD firefighters.  Two other children sustained injuries and were treated at an area hospital.  The two children have since been released. 

The child and siblings were home with a babysitter while their mother had gone to pick up their father at work.  When the parents arrived back home they found their home in flames and three of their four children outside.  They made numerous attempts to rescue the fourth child before firefighters arrived.  Their mother and father sustained minor injuries from their attempts to rescue the child. Both parents were treated at the hospital and released. 

 

Contact:

Lori C. Ratliff, Asst. Fire Marshal

Johnson City Fire Dept.

333 E. Maple St.

Johnson City, TN  37601

(423) 434-6184  office

(423) 483-5832  cell

(423) 434-6180  fax

 

 

 

 

Mark J. Finucane

Interim Fire Chief

Johnson City Fire Department

505 East Main Street

Johnson City, Tennessee

(O) 423.975.2852

(Fax) 423.975.2846

mfinucane@johnsoncitytn.org

firebank@comcast.net

 

FW: House Fire/509 East Fairview Avenue

 

 

 

 

Fire units from the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 509 East Fairview on December 10, 2010.  The call was received at 11:11 PM for smoke coming from a house.  The first arriving Engine reported heavy smoke coming from a two story structure.  Firefighters found the structure to be a large wood frame house that had been segmented into four apartments.  A first floor apartment was found to be burning and fire was extending to the second floor.  The rear of the structure received heavy fire damage to both first and second floor apartments.  Fire also extended to the roof and exterior of the structure.  The two alarm fire required five Engine Companies and one Ladder Company to extinguish.  Four pets were safely removed from the structure by firefighters. The Johnson City Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

 

Captain Mark Scott

Shift Supervisor

Johnson City Fire Department

House Fire at 3005 Vicksburg Rd.

At 04:01 AM this date, the Johnson City Fire Department was dispatched to 3005 Vicksburg Road on a report of a house fire.  When fire crews arrived on the scene, fire was coming from the back of the home.  Engine Seven arrived first on the scene and advised the occupants had exited the home.  The structure suffered heavy damage to the sun room, living area, and attic.  Five Engine Companies and one Ladder Company operated at the fire due to fire conditions and extreme temperatures. 

 

The Johnson City Fire Marshal’s Office was called to investigate the origin and cause of the fire.