The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the recipients of the volunteer fire departments 2026 funding. This year a record $20 million will be distributed. The $20 million appropriation for 2026 is the program’s single largest allocation since its inception in 2020. Area departments …
On Friday, January 2, a rollover accident occurred on I-24 Eastbound near Haletown. Haletown Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to mile marker 165 at approximately 8:20 AM following reports of an individual trapped inside a vehicle because of the crash. Upon arrival, emergency personnel observed that the driver had exited the vehicle and was …
Emergency crews from Haletown Fire and Rescue responded promptly to a report of a vehicle fire on Highway 41 Sunday afternoon. The alert was initially raised by a passerby who also contacted the Chattanooga Fire Department, prompting a joint response from both agencies. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fully involved vehicle engulfed in flames. The …
