A pickup truck was destroyed in a late-night fire Tuesday on Interstate 24 in Marion County. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to the vehicle fire shortly before 10 p.m. on June 23. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found the truck fully engulfed in flames. Crews worked to extinguish the blaze, but the …
GUILD, Tenn. — Strong thunderstorms that moved through the Sequatchie Valley on Sunday left behind downed trees, blocked roadways and multiple emergency calls in response to them in the Haletown (Guild) and surrounding communities as saturated ground and gusty winds combined to topple several trees. According to the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched …
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department took part in a live training exercise over the weekend using a controlled burn of an abandoned property to help firefighters strengthen emergency response skills in real-world conditions. The training focused on several key firefighting operations, including search and rescue procedures, victim extraction, and observing the stages of fire growth …
A mobile home in Marion County, caught fire on Pleasant Grove Road on Wednesday morning. Firefighters arrived shortly before 8:00am. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department reported that no one was hurt, and mutual aid assistance requested. At this time, the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Late Friday night in Marion County, a man experienced a mental issue while on a houseboat and was transported to a Chattanooga hospital by LifeForce. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to Hale’s Bar Road after receiving reports of a possible stroke. Upon arrival, crews found the man in the sleeper cabin, which was challenging …
On Wednesday, April 29,2026, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a lost hiker at Little Cedar Mtn Hiking trail. Thirteen men responded and search and rescue began the operation. After searching for over an hour, additional aide was called. Jasper Fire, and Marion County Rescue reported to the area. Citizen Billy Farrow took two firemen …
On Monday April 13,2026 at 5:16 p.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue reported for a wildfire behind a residence at the 700 block of Hwy 134. Upon arrival the fire was ascending a hill. A fire break was immediately begun and two hose lines deployed. Jasper Fire was called for extra water supply along with Tennessee …
On Sunday morning April 12, 2026, at 7:30, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire at 570 Hale’s Bar Rd. Upon arrival, firemen found tires and playground equipment adjacent at the home on fire near a propane tank. Crewmen swiftly extinguished the flames, saturated the ground and propane tank to cool the area.
On Tuesday April 7, 2026, 12:22 p.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire at the 3000 block of Shellmound Road. Upon arrival a smoldering slow moving fire had developed under a utility pole. Suppression efforts were quickly put underway and the fire was extinguished. SVEC was dispatched to inspect the electric pole, …
Rising fuel costs are presenting significant challenges for volunteer fire departments. Budgetary concerns are now requiring firefighters in some areas to cover operational expenses personally when responding to emergency calls. For example, Haletown Fire and Rescue in Marion County can spend up to $100 on diesel for each operation, which places a considerable financial strain …
