Johnson City House Fire

    The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a House Fire at 408 East Watauga Avenue this evening at 6:07 PM.  The first unit arrived within 3 minutes from dispatch.  The house was a 3 story turn-of-the-century structure with wood framing.  Arriving units found heavy fire at the rear of the structure in a basement.  All occupants were out of the structure.  The first engine made entry at the rear basement and was able to gain control of the fire within 10 minutes.  Additional units were used to gain access to the 2nd story above the basement.  The fire had extended into the roof of the 2nd floor.  Ladder companies were able to cut a vent hole in the roof of the structure.  No injuries were reported on scene.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation.  No other information is available at this time.

 

Lt. Eric Hyder

Johnson City Fire Department

C-Shift

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jJohnson City House Fire

On Tuesday May 28, 2013, at 6:11 a.m. The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a house fire at 222 Lamont St. Pre-arrival information indicated that there was a female victim still in the house.

 

The first unit arrived within 2 minutes and advised that there was smoke coming from the second floor.

 

The victim was located after an aggressive search and brought out a second floor window and down a ladder. Immediate first aid was given by JC/WC EMS and fire department personnel within 10 minutes from the original dispatch. She was transported emergency traffic to the Johnson City Medical Center.

 

The victim is a 54 year old female who resided at the residence.

 

No other information is available at this time.

 

The investigation has been turned over to the Fire Marshal’s division with assistance from the Johnson City Police Department.

 

Quick action and assistance from 3 agencies made this a successful rescue. Those involved were the Johnson City Fire Department, Washington County / Johnson City EMS and the Johnson City Police Department.

 

 

 

David L. Harrison

Captain

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

 

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House Fire

  The Johnson City Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 2909 Vernon Street today at approximately 7:45 p.m. After a 3 ½  minute response time, the first unit on scene reported flames and heavy smoke were visible from the street. An occupant stated that all other occupants were out of the structure. Three engines and two ladder companies responded to the alarm. An attack line and a backup line were deployed, as the fire attack was initiated. The ladder companies provided ventilation to rid the structure of heated gases and smoke. One room and its contents received heavy fire damage, as the rest of the home received heat and smoke damage. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. There were no fire service injuries reported.

   WC/JC EMS was summoned to the scene to treat a male occupant, who had burns to his hands. He was transported to Franklin Woods Hospital. His condition is unknown at this time.

   No operating smoke detectors were found at the scene.

   The fire department was assisted by the Johnson City Police Department and Johnson City Power Board.

 

Capt. Lynn E. Peters

Johnson City Fire Department

505 East Main Street

Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

423.975.2841 (O)

lpeters@johnsoncitytn.org

 

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House Fire 2003 Elmwood St.

On Sunday, March 03, 2013 at approximately 3:09pm, the Johnson City Fire Department responded to a house fire at 2003 Elmwood St.

The first engine arrived in approximately 4 minutes and advised that there was smoke in the attic.

The wall around the chimney had caught on fire and the fire extended into the attic space.

The fire was extinguished in approximately 10 minutes.

Three Engines and two ladders responded to the call with 12 firefighters.

There were no reported injuries during the incident.

 

David L. Harrison

Captain

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

 

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House Fire 534 Crest Court

On Sunday, March 03, 2013 at approximately 2:21 pm, the Johnson City Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at 534 Crest Court.

Prior to JCFD arrival, Johnson City Police Sgt. Mitch Perry who was on routine patrol, arrived and tried to put out the fire with a dry chemical extinguisher.

The fire was too large for him to extinguish.

An engine arrived approximately five minutes after being dispatched. The apartment was approximately 50% involved and had extended to a common attic which is shared by 3 more apartments.

The fire was extinguished in approximately 12 minutes.

Four engines, two ladders and one air truck responded to the call with 17 firefighters.

The American Red Cross assisted in housing four displaced residents.

No injuries occurred during the incident.

 

 

David L. Harrison

Captain

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

 

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Fire Fatality

  A Johnson City woman died today in a fire at her mobile home, located on South Roan Street. A neighbor’s brave efforts partially extinguished the flames, prior to the arrival of the fire department. The Johnson City Fire Department responded with three engines, two ladder companies, two command units, and three fire marshals, placing 18 personnel on scene. With the fire department’s four minute response in icy conditions, the scene was under control in five minutes after arrival. There was minimal fire damage to the residence, but smoke damage was moderate.

  The origin and cause of the fire are undetermined and under investigation. The name and age of the victim have not been released at this time.

 The Johnson City Fire Department was assisted on scene by WC/JC EMS, Johnson City Police Department, Johnson City Fire Marshal Division, Elizabethton Electric System and the Carter County Coroner’s Office.  

 

Capt. Lynn E. Peters

Johnson City Fire Department

505 East Main Street

Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

423.975.2841 (O)

lpeters@johnsoncitytn.org

 

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JCFD House Fire

   Nine members of a Johnson City family were displaced this afternoon, as a result of a house fire at 1405 E. Myrtle Avenue. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and high heat during search and rescue operations of the incident. Two truck companies dispatched to the incident provided ventilation, to assist with the engine company operations. All of the occupants were evacuated from the structure and the fire was brought under control in thirteen minutes.

   A family member stated that there were no smoke detectors in the home, at the time of the fire. The family puppy was rescued by FF Raymond Ferguson and delivered to the occupant. There were no injuries reported in the incident. The structure and contents received moderate damage.

   The Johnson City Fire Marshal Division was summoned to the scene to assist with the origin and cause of the fire, which is under investigation. The family is being assisted by the America Red Cross.

   JCFD responded 3 engine companies, 2 truck companies, 1 command unit, and 2 fire marshals to the scene.

   JCFD was assisted by WC/JC EMS, JC Police Department, and JC Power Board.

 

Capt. Lynn E. Peters

Johnson City Fire Department

505 East Main Street

Johnson City, Tennessee 37601

423.975.2840 (O)

423.483.5827 (C)

lpeters@johnsoncitytn.org

 

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