Cagle Volunteer Fire Department

08/22/2026

🚨Introducing Our Interim Fire Chief🚨

The Cagle Volunteer Fire Department would like to announce a change in department leadership.

Following the resignation of Fire Chief Justin Cannon, the CVFD Board has appointed Aaron Johnson to serve as Interim Fire Chief.

Aaron is a Cagle resident and, along with his wife, Mallory, and twin girls Teagan and Derika, they are all proud to call our community home. He is also a local business owner in the construction and excavation industry, where he has built his career around hard work, responsibility, and taking pride in a job well done.

Over the past year and a half, Aaron has become a dedicated member of the Cagle Volunteer Fire Department and has developed a genuine passion for serving the community. He brings a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a desire to help our department continue to grow and serve the people of Cagle to the best of our ability.

Please join us in congratulating Aaron Johnson on this new responsibility and wishing him the very best as he steps into the role of Interim Fire Chief.

🚒 We look forward to supporting Aaron and continuing to serve our community together. 🚒

08/21/2026

🔥 Come join us for our Open House & Cookout! 🔥

Cagle Volunteer Fire Department is opening our doors to the community on Saturday, September 12, from 11 AM–3 PM!

Come meet our team, tour the station and trucks, check out our equipment, and let the kids have some fun spraying the hoses! 🚒

We’ll also have complimentary hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and drinks for everyone to enjoy. ❤️

We’d love to see our neighbors come out, meet the new team members, and spend a little time with us!

📍 8230 TN-8, Dunlap, TN
🗓️ September 12 | 11 AM–3 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

We’ll also have a donation boot available to help us purchase vital equipment and better serve our community.

Please share this post and come up and see us. ❤️🚒

08/07/2026

🔥 Fire Safety Friday🔥

We haven’t posted in a while and thought we’d check in with a quick reminder for the weekend.

Take two minutes today to check your smoke alarms.

✔️ Test each alarm.
✔️ Replace batteries if needed.
✔️ Make sure every bedroom and hallway has a working smoke detector.
✔️ Practice your family’s escape plan.

A working smoke alarm can make all the difference in an emergency.

If you’re staying inside due to the 127 yard sale or taking a quick break from looking around, take a couple minutes to check out your smoke alarms!

Stay safe,
Cagle Volunteer Fire Department

07/05/2026

7/5 – Tree & Power Line Hazard

This morning, Cagle Volunteer Fire Department responded to the area of Highway 399 near Minton Road for a tree that had fallen into the power lines, creating a potential hazard for motorists in the area.

CVFD assisted with traffic control and scene safety while crews from SVEC worked to safely remove the tree and address the affected lines.

A big thank you to the SVEC crews for their response and hard work, and to the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance with traffic control and keeping everyone safe while the work was completed.

We also want to remind everyone that Mother Nature can create unexpected hazards with little to no warning. Fallen trees and downed power lines, sometimes require roads to be temporarily closed for the safety of the public and those working the scene. We understand that is frustrating and inconvenient, but at times, there simply isn’t an immediate alternative while a dangerous situation is being made safe.

We appreciate those who showed patience and understanding this morning. A little kindness and cooperation go a long way, whether you were headed to church, breakfast or just out for a drive… especially toward the volunteers, law enforcement officers, and utility crews who are simply doing their jobs and working to keep everyone safe.
Thank you for respecting those who were working around the scene!
🚒⚡🌳🪾

Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative
Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office

07/05/2026

Update at 11:35am

The road is now open.

🚨ROAD CLOSURE – 7/5 at 9:00 AM 🚨

Cagle Volunteer Fire Department is currently on scene near Minton Road and State Route 399 for a tree down on a power line.

⚠️ State Route 399 is currently CLOSED between Minton Road and Fredonia Road.

If you are traveling on Highway 111, you cannot currently access State Route 399 past Minton Road. Traffic approaching from the Fredonia Road side will need to detour around the closure.

Please avoid the area and use an alternate route while crews work to safely clear the scene.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

Drink plenty of water, find shade where you can and please finish the weekend with as many fingers as you started it with!

All jokes aside, we hope everyone has a great, safe, holiday!

07/01/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Upcoming Fourth of July Weekend from your Cagle Volunteer Fire Department! 🇺🇸

As you celebrate with family, friends, cookouts, and fireworks, we hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend. Please remember to use fireworks responsibly, keep a water hose or bucket nearby, and never let children handle fireworks without close adult supervision.

With many folks traveling to enjoy the holiday, expect heavier traffic on Highway 111 over the next several days. Slow down, stay alert, avoid distractions, and give emergency vehicles plenty of room if you see flashing lights. A few extra minutes is always worth getting home safely.

From all of us at the CVFD, thank you for helping keep our community safe. Have a wonderful Independence Day weekend, make great memories, and if you’re celebrating, celebrate responsibly.
🎇🇺🇸🚒🎆

06/30/2026

Motor Vehicle Accident Response – June 29, 2026

Yesterday morning around 5:50 a.m., Cagle Volunteer Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Route 111 involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer.

Tragically, the driver of the passenger vehicle did not survive the crash. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family, friends, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking incident.

CVFD responded alongside Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, Sequatchie Rescue Squad, Piney Volunteer Fire Department, Dunlap Fire Department, Puckett EMS, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Griswolds Towing, and other assisting agencies. State Route 111 was closed for several hours before reopening to one lane as crews worked to investigate the crash and safely clear the scene.

We’d also like to thank everyone for their patience while State Route 111 was closed and traffic was rerouted. We understand road closures can be frustrating and inconvenient, especially during the morning commute. Please know that these decisions are never made lightly. Closing or rerouting traffic allows first responders, tow operators, and investigators to work safely while protecting everyone else on the roadway.

Living on the mountain means there may be times when emergencies make your normal route unavailable. Taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with alternate routes can help reduce stress and delays when incidents like this occur. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep both the scene and the traveling public safe.

Finally, this is another heartbreaking reminder that every time we get behind the wheel, lives are at stake. Please slow down, stay alert, eliminate distractions, and give your full attention to the road. Whether you’re driving to work, heading home, or just running errands, no destination is worth risking a life.

Please keep everyone affected by this tragedy in your thoughts.

06/24/2026

Last Friday, June 19th, at approximately 2:00 p.m., many community departments responded to a tragic motor vehicle accident on Highway 111.

Today, the Tennessee Highway Patrol released additional information confirming that two lives were lost, four other members injured. Our hearts are with them.

Cagle Volunteer Fire Department extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this tragedy. We ask our community to keep them in your thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come.

We are also grateful for the coordinated response from the many agencies that worked tirelessly at the scene and in the hours that followed:
• Cagle Volunteer Fire Department
• Dunlap Fire Department
• Piney Volunteer Fire Department
• Puckett EMS TN / NORTH GA
• Sequatchie County Rescue Squad
• Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office
• Tennessee Highway Patrol
• LIFE FORCE Air Medical
• Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative

Incidents like these are heartbreaking for everyone involved, from the victims and their families to the first responders who answer the call. Please remember that behind every emergency scene are real people experiencing real tragedy.

Please keep this family, as well as everyone affected by this tragedy, in your thoughts.

A serious crash on Highway 111 at Cagle Mountain involved two vehicles and resulted in fatalities and injuries, leading to a temporary road closure and power outage in the area while emergency crews responded.

06/03/2026

🚒 Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) Incident Response 🚒

On June 3, 2026, at approximately 12:27 PM, Cagle Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to assist EMS with a reported incident involving a tree that had fallen on a patient. The patient was reported to be suffering from back pain.

CVFD units 5212, 5217, and 5225 responded to the scene and assisted Puckett EMS personnel with safely removing the patient from the location and transferring them to the awaiting ambulance for further evaluation and treatment.

All responding CVFD units completed their assignment and returned to service without incident.

⚠️ Safety Reminder:
Tree felling and cutting operations can be extremely dangerous. Always use proper safety equipment, maintain awareness of your surroundings, and have a plan in place before beginning any work.

In the event of an emergency, please provide dispatchers with as much information as possible. Details such as the nature of the injury, hazards present, accessibility concerns, and whether heavy objects, trees, or other obstacles are involved help ensure that the appropriate resources are dispatched from the start. In this incident, additional fire department assistance was needed due to the circumstances and location of the patient.

Your information can make a significant difference in getting the right help to the right place as quickly as possible.

🚒 Interested in Serving Your Community?
Cagle Volunteer Fire Department is always looking for dedicated volunteers. Whether you're interested in becoming a firefighter, helping around the station, assisting with administrative tasks, or supporting department operations, we would love to hear from you.

For information about joining CVFD, reach out to any department member.

Stay safe, stay prepared, and thank you for supporting your local volunteer firefighters. 🇺🇸🚒👨‍🚒

Puckett EMS TN / NORTH GA