On Saturday night, just before 7:30, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to Bessie Jones Road for a multiple structure fire with reports of explosions. Haletown Engines 1 and 3 reported to the scene along with Jasper and Kimball Fire Departments. Firefighters faced many challenges with this fire. Multiple structures, exploding propane, oxygen, and acetylene tanks, …
At 8:09 Monday morning, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 200 block of East Hills Road. Jasper and Kimball Fire Departments reported to the scene. Firefighters were able to contain the fire in the kitchen area of the home. The rest of the structure received smoke damage. The American …
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department is coming up on its 2024 Subscription Service season. Subscription funds from the community have given Haletown firefighters the tools and equipment they need to face the many emergencies in Marion County that the volunteers respond to. Mailers will be going out in the next couple of months with subscription …
At 6:48 Sunday morning, a structure fire was reported at the 300 block of West 4th Street in Jasper. Jasper Fire, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, and Kimball Fire Department responded. An aggressive interior attack was performed to get the fire under control. Freezing temperatures caused difficulty with firefighting efforts. The duplex apartment was a complete …
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department is preparing their new Brush 1 and Rescue 1 to put into service. Brush 1 is a new wildland firefighting apparatus sporting a skid unit donated by the Tennessee Department of Forestry. The apparatus has a 300-gallon tank and 300 gpm pump. It will carry all the gear for firefighters …
Just before 2:30 Wednesday morning, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a chimney fire that turned into a structure fire at the 7000 block of Highway 41. Haletown began an aggressive interior attack on the fire. The Jasper and Kimball Fire Departments were called out for mutual aid. The fire was quickly contained to the …
At 12:40 Saturday afternoon, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 at mile-marker 166 for a vehicle fire. The location of the fire happened to be just over the Georgia state line. Haletown arrived on the scene alongside Trenton-Dade Fire and quickly extinguished the burning vehicle and the woods on the side of the …
A beautiful Christmas parade was held in Jasper on Friday night. The event was initially scheduled for Saturday but was moved to Friday because of predicted storms. The Marion County High School Interact Club won first place in the float competition. Second place went to New Beginnings Church. There was a tie for third between …
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department has introduced a new engine to its fleet. This new apparatus is outfitted for service for all emergencies in the community. Haletown Engine 3 carries 2,000 gallons of water, making it the second pumper-tanker in service at Haletown. The all-volunteer veteran-led department works hard to best serve the community.
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department has received a grant from the Tennessee Department of Forestry. They received five sets of equipment, including helmets and glasses. The department also received two forestry-grade backpack blowers through the grant. These vital pieces of equipment will ensure that Haletown Fire is ready for future wildland and brush fires.
