Tazewell/New Tazewell Fire Department

07/11/2023

Today, July 11, we took delivery of our second battery cutter and a battery powered ram. These tools will serve the citizens of our community for years to come. We already have a full compliment of battery tools for extrication and these just add too the tools in the tool box. We appreciate Wynn Fire for their support and working with us during the process to purchase these tools. These tools are vital when seconds count and people are trapped in an accident. We appreciate the support from everyone.

07/09/2023

On Friday July 7, at 1930, we were dispatched to an electrical fire on Third Av. Tower 1 responded with the chief of department. Upon arrival, an odor of smoldering material was noticed upon arrival and burning wires could be smelt. The burning wires were found to be in the electrical panel and material burning was from a burning incinerator in the exterior of the building. The power was cut to the building and cleared with no active fire or smell after around 1.5 hours. Multiple hot spots were checked throughout the building and cleared. Units were cleared around 2100.

07/08/2023

On Wednesday July 5 at around 1445, we were dispatched auto aid to a structure fire on Lakeview road. South Claiborne FD arrived and found the structure fully involved and began to attack the fire. When Truck 1 arrived with the chief of department and a LT., we moved to the rear of the building to gain better access to reach the building and started to assist with fire suppression. Units cleared at around 1700. Also assisting was Springdale FD, Sharp's Chapel FD, and North Tazewell FD.

06/05/2023

06/01/2023

On Monday May 29th at around 1230, the chief of department noticed smoke on the exterior of Old Town Grill restaurant. Pulling into the parking lot, he found a row of bushes on fire extending into the lower awning of the building. The Chief requested a tone for a fire on the exterior of the building and used two 10 lb extinguishers to knock down the fire until Engine 1 arrived to suppress the fire. Smoke had entered the attic area and was venting from multiple areas. The department chief returned to the fire house to grab Tower 1 to assist Engine 1 on scene. The aerial was used to check the roof area for extension of fire but nothing was found and firefighters cleared the interior area. No injuries reported at the time of the fire and units cleared around 1315.

Photo credit: Rebecca Glenn

05/31/2023

On Monday May 29th, at around 1330 hours, Springdale FD was dispatched to a structure fire in Norris Landing area. South Claiborne FD along with our fire house was dispatched for auto aid to the incident. Thorn Hill FD was also dispatched to the assignment for mutual aid. Engine 15 and Truck 1 took in the assignment with two chief officers and two firefighters. Upon arrival, a chief officer found smoke in the residence with what appeared to be materials smoking in the front room. The officer requested a PW can and firefighters to check the room and other areas to make sure no one was inside and no fire. Firefighters gave the all clear for no fire and no one inside. The fire had burnt combustible materials and ran out of fuel in the room. Fire units cleared the scene in about 30 minutes. No injuries reported at the time of the fire.

05/31/2023

On Monday May 29th, we were asked to participate in a memorial service on Main Street in honor of our fallen soldiers and local first responders. We appreciate the opportunity for this and look forward to serving our community every day. We appreciate the soldiers that gave all for our country. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/28/2023

On Friday May 26th, North Claiborne FD and Harrogate FD at around 1130 was dispatched to Wheeler Road for an mva with a car on its top and possible entrapment. We were requested to respond as another mutual aid department.The Chief officer responded with Truck 1 to the scene. Approaching the scene, Harrogate FD had just arrived and found multiple patients in the vehicle. Fire and EMS personnel began to remove patients from the wreck to be transported to an area hospital for treatment. One patient was fatally injured in the rollover. Units stood by for THP to investigate the accident before anything was done. After the investigation was completed, units from our station, Harrogate FD, North Claiborne FD, and Cumberland Gap FD began to stabilize the vehicle in order to extricate and remove the person. After around 40 minutes, the subject was removed from the wreckage. The person involved had been a member of multiple departments in our county including ours and took a leave of absence. We ask if you know the name, don't post it here or pictures of the accident. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. R.I.P Brother

05/28/2023

On Thursday May 25th, we were asked to participate in Heritage Christian Academy's field day fun. After the kids participated in the events, we surprised them with spraying water to enjoy the nice afternoon. We appreciate the opportunity for this and the opportunity to be involved with the public. This gives us the opportunity to answer questions that people may have and a chance to show our equipment to our citizens. We are proud to serve our community

05/27/2023

On Wednesday May 24th, at around 0930, we were dispatched to WSCC for an odor of something burning on the 3rd floor. E1, E15, and Tower 1 took the assignment and upon arrival found nothing showing from the exterior. Officers and workers advised that everyone was out and the gas had been shut off to that area on the 3rd floor. With two chief officers on scene and two firefighters, one chief officer and the two firefighters entered the building and used the elevator to access the 3rd floor and search for the odor. While searching the 3rd floor, no smoke was found but an odor of something burnt was noticed. Units went to the roof and found no issues with HVAC units or anything else. The odor began to disapate after a short time. The school maintenance was contacted and came to work to locate the problem. After clearing all 3 floors and resetting the alarm system, the staff was given the all clear to resume class. Units cleared around 1030. No injuries reported at the time of the incident.

05/22/2023

On Sunday May 14th at around 1930 hours, we were dispatched to an AFA at the club house for the Peaks of Tazewell. A firefighter arrived in his vehicle a few minutes later and reported smoke in the laundry room attached to the building. Engine 1 arrived and assumed command of the incident with Tower 1 arriving a few minutes later. Cause of the smoke condition was a washer in use in the laundry area. Units ventilated the smoke and removed the washer. The alarm was reset and units cleared around 2030 hours. No injuries reported during the incident

05/21/2023

On Thursday May 18th, at around 2130, we were dispatched to provide mutual aid to Springdale FD for a house fire. Our Assistant Chief arrived in his truck reporting smoke coming from the structure. Upon arrival of Springdale FD, units deployed an attack line and entered the structure to extinguish the fire. Firefighters encountered low visibility in the first stages of the fire. Our chief was ordered to vertical vent the building in order to ventilate the structure to help Firefighters inside. Once Firefighters got the structure ventilated, this improved the visibility for members inside. The fire was initially contained in two compartments. Thorn Hill FD, South Claiborne FD also assisted on the scene. We went in service around 2245.