Caryville, Jacksboro firefighters save two homes from fire

PHOTOS: Two homes were in danger of a nearby fire on Wednesday afternoon. At 2:30pm, the call of a fire on Lakewood Road came in to Central Dispatch that an out building was in flames. The out building was a total loss and so was the all-terrain vehicle that was stored inside it as units from the Caryville Volunteer Fire Department with assistance from the Jacksboro Fire Department fought the blaze. Caryville Police and the sheriff’s office responded to handle traffic control. There were no injuries and neither home was damaged. Units cleared the scene at 3:30pm.
WLAF-AM 1450 La Follette

Chattanooga first responders conduct rescue drill at Incline

PHOTOS: Chattanooga first responders conducted a high angle rescue drill at the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. The Chattanooga Fire Department, Hamilton County EMS, TDOT, CARTA and Lookout Mountain Police all took part in the drill. This exercise simulated the Incline getting stuck on the tracks. First responders had to remove the passengers safely, both with and without ambulance. CFD said the drill was a success and great experience for firefighters.
WDEF-TV CBS 12 Chattanooga

Hendersonville Fire Station No. 5 Introduces First Safe Haven Baby Box in Middle Tennessee

One Middle Tennessee city is bringing the first Safe Haven Baby Box to the Metro Nashville area. Hendersonville is adding a baby box to Fire Station No. 5 located at 1166 Forest Retreat Rd. The department says Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary's adoption inspired enthusiasm for the project. My biological mother decided other parents should raise me. Her incredibly loving gesture provided me the life I have, and I am very grateful that she made that decision. This baby box offers new life for other babies. If parents of newborns see a safer and better path for their babies through adoption, I am happy to provide the first step in that process. This baby box will be the start of new lives, similar to the new life that was given to me." -Mayor Clary
WZTV FOX/CW 17 Nashville

Smoke from scrap metal fire in downtown Chattanooga seen for miles; firefighter injured

VIDEO/PHOTOS: If you noticed a large smoke plume in downtown Chattanooga Tuesday afternoon, you're not alone. Crews worked to put out a large scrap metal fire at SA Recycling. This is located on West 19th Street. The Chattanooga Fire Department says a firefighter received a 'heat related injury' while fighting the flames. CFD says metal, car parts, fuel tanks, and water heaters burned. Luckily, CFD says no buildings were caught in the blaze. CFD says a firefighter has been transported to the hospital with a heat-related injury. He was working in the bucket on this ladder during the extended response. CFD says the firefighter was treated and released from the hospital.
WTVC-TV ABC/FOX 9 Chattanooga

Firefighters rescue four dogs from burning home in Gibson County

PHOTO: Family dogs were saved from a house fire Monday afternoon in Gibson County. According to the Milan Fire Department, their firefighters, along with the Gibson County Fire Department, were dispatched to a house fire at 13 Old Burlington Road around 2:59 p.m. Upon arrival, heavy fire and smoke could be seen coming from the house. The department says it was determined that no residents were inside the home, however they were informed that four dogs still remained inside. Firefighters entered the home and quickly rescued the first dog while other crew members worked to extinguish the flames. The department confirms the remaining three dogs were rescued and all were given oxygen at the scene. The department says one dog needed to be resuscitated, and the attempt was successful.
WBBJ-TV ABC/CBS 7 Jackson

Dryer sparks West Knox County house fire

Crews with Rural Metro were called just after 1:00 a.m. to a house fire in the 10000 block of Summitt Mountain Court in west Knox County Wednesday. Captain Jeff Bagwell said when firefighters arrived, they found a dryer fire had spread into the void space between the floors. Firefighters were able to quickly put out the fire and were able to keep it from spreading to other areas in the home, Bagwell said. All occupants were safely outside, and no injuries were reported.
WVLT-TV CBS/MyNetworkTV 8 Knoxville