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NEW TRAINING TOWER GRAND OPENING: Realistic training environments are vital for keeping firefighters at the forefront of preparedness for the dangerous scenarios they face on the job. Now, firefighters in Chattanooga and across the area have access to a state-of-the-art training facility, ensuring they are ready to handle any situation they may encounter in the line of duty. On Wednesday (3/26/25), the Chattanooga Fire Department and Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management celebrated the grand opening of their new fire training tower off Amnicola Highway.
ROPE RESCUE: Two workers were rescued from TVA’s Pump Storage Facility on Raccoon Mountain Friday morning. At 11 AM on 3/21/25, Blue Shift companies responded to the intake structure. Crews were doing necessary maintenance when their man basket malfunctioned 150 feet down and wouldn’t come back up. Chattanooga Fire, TVA officials and Hamilton County EMS responded to assist with the rescue. Firefighters set up a rope system on the platform at the top of the structure. Crews hauled each worker up individually and by 1:30 PM, the rescue was over. There were no injuries.
Standstill traffic on Interstate 24 caused a young family to have to pull over and call 911 early Thursday morning (3/20/25). The family was headed to the hospital with the mother in labor, but the baby had other plans. Stuck in the traffic backup, they realized they weren’t going to make it to the hospital in time. Their baby was coming and they needed help so they called 911.
The Chattanooga Fire Department had the first surrender of an infant at our Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 6 on Bonny Oaks Drive Tuesday night (3/18/25). The baby is alive and healthy. Due to the mother’s wishes, no other details will be released and no other statements will be made by the CFD or Safe Haven Baby Box. Chattanooga’s baby box became operational in November 2024.
Quick knockdown on Thursday night house fire: The call came out at 9:29 PM on 3/13/25 in the 600 block of Valley Bridge Road in Station 17’s district off Mountain Creek Road. On arrival, CFD personnel saw flames coming from the front of a home. The resident was standing outside after exiting safely. Firefighters made a fast attack on the fire and prevented it from spreading to the rest of the structure. Once the fire was under control, Green Shift crews extinguished remaining hot spots. The cause is under investigation. No injuries.
Thank you, Chattanooga voters, for backing your first responders! Your vote of “YES” on the March 4th ballot has lifted residency restrictions for city employees. Because of your voice, the Chattanooga Fire Department will be able to recruit and hire from a larger applicant pool to provide outstanding service for you. Your safety is our number one priority. Thank you again for eliminating this arbitrary rule and ensuring a strong future for public safety.
At 6:36 AM on 3/3/25, the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 2100 block of Elena Drive- a neighborhood located between Amnicola Highway and Riverside Drive. A neighbor called 911 when they spotted flames coming from the residence. Smoke was visible on CFD’s arrival and firefighters quickly initiated an interior attack on the fire and search of the structure. No one was found inside. By 7:24 AM, the fire was under control and crews were putting water on hot spots. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no injuries.
The Chattanooga Fire Department and Catoosa County Fire Department worked together for hours Friday to fight a house fire that spread into nearby woods at the Tennessee/Georgia line. At 2:30 PM on 2/28/25, Red Shift companies responded to the 600 block of Graysville Road and found a fully involved mobile home fire. Several acres of woods are burning behind the trailer and other homes. There are no injuries to report at this time. Engine 21, Squad 13, Ladder 13, Ladder 7, Squad 7, Battalion 1 and Battalion 2 are on the scene, along with Public Works and CPD.
Updated ordinance allows more flexibility, provides clarity for businesses, offers more support for public art.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 1, 2025) - Today, the Chattanooga City Council voted on first reading to approve the first comprehensive update to the city’s sign ordinance in more than 25 years.
EMERGENCY CLOSURE
2300 Hooker Road
Hooker Road at W 40th Street is closed due to a water main break. Detours
will be posted. The closure is expected to last four days.
CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES
905 Federal Street
The 900 block of Federal Street will be closed Thursday, April 3rd through
Tuesday, April 8th for sewer repairs. Detours will be posted.
4506 S Choctaw Drive
The 4500 block of S Choctaw Drive will be closed Thursday, April 3rd
through Tuesday, April 8th for sewer repairs. Detours will be posted.