24 personnel from Jasper Highlands and Elder Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue completed the field day portion of the Wildland Firefighter 2 certification. This eight-hour field day followed 24 hours of online training. Class members received hands-on training with hand tools, firing devices, wildland hose lays, and fire shelter deployment. In the coming months, these …
On Saturday night, shortly after 8 PM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a mutual aid call on Elder Mountain. An uncontrolled wildfire was threatening three structures. Upon arrival, Haletown firefighters collaborated with Chattanooga Fire, which had successfully brought the fire under control. The Haletown team promptly began extinguishing the remaining hot spots.
On November 5, 2023, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Jackson Point Rd for a wildland fire. Engine 1 responded with six members. Sewanee TN Volunteer Fire Department also responded. A unified command was established, operations began, and Tennessee Forestry was notified. Command requested Jasper Highlands Fire …
