Just before 5 Monday morning, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department and the Jasper Fire Department responded to the Shellmound Campground for a camper fire. After arriving on the scene, firefighters began protecting exposure to nearby RVs and vehicles while another team directly attacked the fire. Thanks to the hard work of the firefighters on the scene, …
Monday night, firefighters in Marion County continued battling the blaze on Whitwell Mountain when another fire occurred. Crews responded to a fire on Suck Creek Mountain in Marion County on Monday night close to Coppinger Road. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reminded everyone that there is a burn ban, which means a permit is required …
At 7:00 Tuesday morning, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 300 block of Rankins Cove Road. Haletown and Jasper Fire Department firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, keeping it from spreading to other nearby structures. One female was inside the structure at the time of the fire and drove herself …
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 …
At 9:02 AM Sunday, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a woods fire on Raccoon Mountain near the reservoir. Four Haletown units responded to the scene and quickly contained the fire before it could spread. Elder Mountain Fire and the Tennessee Department of Forestry assisted in the firefighting efforts. Thanks to the hard work …
GRUNDY COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor both directions from MM 127 to MM 128.4:Â During this reporting period, contractors will close outside shoulders in both directions intermittently between the hours of 7AM and 7PM, Monday through Friday. [STC – Consor / FORD] Â GRUNDY COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance eastbound from MM 132.5 to MM 133.7:Â Right shoulder will …
For the first time since the department was founded in 1975, Haletown Fire Department is officially extrication certified and a rescue squad. Haletown Firefighters spent the past four days going through TARS Extrication Training for a total of 24 hours! With the training and a new set of extrication tools, The Haletown Fire Department can …
On Saturday at 5:15 PM CST Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the top end of Hales Bar Road and Hwy 41 for a large brush fire. The brush fire was called in by our Fire Chief, who drove up on the fire. Haletown Engines 1 and 2, along with Rescue 1, responded to …
The Marion County, TN, Sheriff’s Department is investigating a death on I-24 near the Haletown exit. On Wednesday at approximately 7:23 PM, Marion County 911 Center received a call regarding a car fire east of the Tennessee River bridge. Haletown Volunteer Fire Department immediately responded before the arrival of the Tennessee Highway Patrol and extinguished …
On Tuesday at 8:48 AM, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched for mutual aid to I-24 EB at Exit 143 exit for a semi-truck fire. Haletown Engine 2 responded alongside Monteagle and Sewanee Fire Departments and extinguished the flame, preventing it from spreading to the rear end of the semi-trailer. No firefighters or passengers …
