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A two-alarm fire Friday afternoon damaged a home near Missionary Ridge. At 4:36 PM on 1/24/25, Blue Shift companies responded to a duplex in the 3200 block of Rosemont Drive off S Seminole Drive after 911 received reports that flames were coming from the residential structure. The residents came home and found the fire. Firefighters began a fire attack with both the first and second stories heavily involved. Due to downed, live power lines sparking and creating dangers on the scene, crews were removed from the structure and defensive operations got underway.

An apparent electrical fire damaged an East Chattanooga home Tuesday morning. At 9:11 AM on 2/18/25, Green Shift companies responded to the 2000 block of North Chamberlain Avenue. The residents woke up, smelled something burning and found that the house was on fire. Firefighters found the back of the structure engulfed in flames on arrival. They went inside to make sure that everyone was out and learned that all occupants were safe. Then they attacked the fire through the front door and through a side window.

Incredible work by Chattanooga firefighters during a two-alarm house fire response in Hixson overnight with two people being rescued from the burning home. At 3:46 AM on 2/4/25, Red Shift companies responded to the 700 block of Ashley Forest Drive off Lower Mill Road. Hamilton County 911 dispatchers were able to confirm that at least one person was trapped inside. A second alarm was called to bring additional CFD personnel to the scene. Firefighters found flames coming from the back corner of the residential structure and encountered heavy smoke and heat once inside.

A worker doing repairs to the Incline Railway following the December fire at the local landmark/attraction suffered a fall Wednesday afternoon, requiring a complicated rescue by the Chattanooga Fire Department. Just after 1:30 PM on 2/26/25, Red Shift companies responded to different points on the incline and learned that the worker was injured in the fall. Chattanooga firefighters, including rope technicians, lifted the patient vertically 60 feet using a rope system.

VOTERS: WE NEED YOUR HELP!! When you cast your ballot in the upcoming election on March 4 (with early voting starting Feb. 12th), you will notice an important ordinance change to amend the city's charter in regards to residency requirements for employees, including firefighters and police officers. We kindly ask that you vote “for the amendment” to allow the hiring of first responders from adjoining states. Help ensure the future of public safety in Chattanooga by doing away with residency requirements!

Shooting - 500 Block of Dodson Avenue

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On February 26, 2025, at 10:02 p.m., Chattanooga
Police responded to a person shot call in the 500 block of Dodson Avenue.
When the officers arrived at the scene, they found a 43-year-old man with
non-life-threatening injuries.

Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene.  EMS
transported the man to a local hospital.

Chattanooga Marathon / 5K / 10K / Kids Fun Run

Detailed information regarding the Chattanooga Marathon / 5K / 10k / Kids
Fun Run road closures, lane narrowing, parking restrictions, and mapping
can be found in the attached PDF and on the Chattanooga Marathon website:
www.chattanoogamarathon.org <https://www.chattanoogamarathon.com/>.

February 26, 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is proud to
share its 2024 Annual Report, filled with detailed data and achievements
from the past year. The report highlights officer professionalism, key
improvements in crime reduction, and innovative approaches to law
enforcement and community safety.

Officer Professionalism and Use of Force

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2025

CPD Makes Arrest in Daycare Facility Incident

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested
30-year-old Tonya Liveley in relation to the daycare facility child abuse
investigation.

The Special Victims Unit Investigator presented the facts of the incident
to the Hamilton County Grand Jury. The Hamilton County Grand Jury indicted
Tonya Lively for one count of Felony Child Abuse.

February 24, 2025

Web <http://www.chattanooga.gov/public-works>

Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 24, 2025) - Due to mechanical problems with
our trucks, recycling collection will be delayed in a small portion of St
Elmo. The streets affected are the smaller, narrow streets that are
serviced by rear-load recycle trucks. The recycling will be collected on
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 with about 75 addresses impacted.