On Friday night around 6:45, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire on Gouger Lane in Whiteside. Jasper Highlands Fire Department also responded for mutual aid. The house was engulfed upon the firemen’s arrival, and the surrounding woods were also on fire. The hard-working firemen quickly controlled the blaze. The unoccupied home had …
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 Thursday afternoon, February 13, 2025, at approximately 5:45 PM, the Haletown Fire and Rescue and Jasper Fire and Rescue responded to a head-on collision on Hwy 41 near the convenience center. Upon their arrival, they found the owner of one vehicle shaken but stable while the owner of the other vehicle was entrapped. Immediate …
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 8:34 AM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to an outbuilding fire on Scratch Ankle Rd. Sequatchie Volunteer Fire Department and Jasper Highlands Fire also responded to assist. Upon arrival, the building was fully engulfed and had caught the roof of the nearby home on fire. Firemen quickly extinguished the …
On Tuesday night, January 21, 2025, at 8:35, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire near Ivey Rd. Engines 1 and 3 responded with 11 firemen. Upon arrival, they discovered the fire was inside a kitchen wall. The homeowner had flooded the area with water, which kept the fire from spreading. No significant …
After a busy two days, the Marion County Santa Train was deemed a great success. Santa saw many happy, smiling faces. So many people helped make this day possible. The generosity of our communities was overwhelming. Thanks to the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Toys for Tots, and The Forgotten Child’s Fund for organizing so children …
A Marion County firefighter’s home was destroyed by fire over the weekend, and now the family needs help. Fireman Garrett Gass with West Valley Fire, his two sons, a 1-year-old and 2-year-old, and the fireman’s mom lost everything. Between rebuilding their lives and caring for the boys, they will need our community’s help now more …
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle crash on Monday around 9:30 pm on Hancock Road in Jasper. Fire officials say the crash involved one vehicle in which the driver was trapped. When firefighters arrived, they learned the driver had passed away. No injuries or other fatalities were reported. Authorities have not released …
On Saturday afternoon, just before 5 p.m., Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a truck fire beside a resident. The Jasper Fire Department was called to the scene for the use of their tanker. Upon arrival, the vehicle was fully involved, and the fire was trying to extend into the home’s attic. Firemen responded aggressively, …
On Saturday afternoon (November 23, 2024), just before 4:30 p.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue was called to help find a missing hiker in the area of the Little Cedar Mtn hiking trail. The last ping of the hiker’s cell was near the riverbank. Haletown’s Rescue Boat was launched, and other firemen began the search for …
