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With new technology, new trucks and new facilities, the Chattanooga Fire Department is ready for the new year. In 2024, the CFD responded to more than 23,000 calls, including 400+ structure fires, over 7,800 EMS calls, and more than 1,861 motor vehicle crashes. There were also more than 1560 “Assist a Citizen” calls. In total, firefighters saved $404,779,271 in property from fire damage.
A family’s home on the east side of Chattanooga was damaged by an apparent electrical fire Monday afternoon. At 2:26 PM on 12/30/24, Blue Shift companies responded to reports of a residential structure fire in the 1700 block of Monterey Drive. Two teenagers were inside their house when a neighbor notified them that smoke was coming from the residence. They evacuated and called 911. Responding units, however, received reports about the possibility that the two girls were still trapped inside. Firefighters made entry and conducted a search, but no one was found.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (December 23, 2024) - This morning, Mayor Kelly released a video wishing Chattanoogans a Merry Christmas and happy holidays, and reflecting on a few of Chattanooga’s 2024 accomplishments. Watch the video here.
Some of the Chattanooga’s top 2024 accomplishments include:
On December 20, 2024, the Chattanooga Fire Department said our final farewell to Captain George Turley following his sudden and tragic line of duty death at Fire Station 16. Captain Turley collapsed during a workout at his fire station after suffering a medical emergency while on duty on December 14, 2024. Firefighters from Chattanooga and many other agencies filled St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Hixson for his funeral mass.
“His infectious enthusiasm inspired us all and I can’t think of anyone more dedicated than he was…His absence will be deeply felt,” said Fire Chief Phil Hyman.
December 18, 2024
Incident Number – 24-111151
CPD Arrests Dejuan Rowland for First Degree Murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department located
26-year-old Dejuan Rowland in the 6900 block of Delbert Lane and arrested
him on outstanding arrest warrants for first degree murder.
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December 17, 2024
Incident Number – 24-111151
CPD Obtains Arrest Warrant Related to* the Homicide in the 6600 Block of
Green Road*
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department has obtained
arrest warrants charging 26-year-old Dejuan Rowland with First Degree
Murder in relation to the homicide that occurred in the 6600 block of Green
Road on December 1.
December 16, 2024
Incident Number – 24-115344
Shots Fired - 1000 Block of North Moore Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a
shots fired incident in the 1000 block of North Moore Road.
December 16, 2024
Incident Number – 24-103060
CPD Investigating Fatal Traffic Crash at 280 Hwy 153
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a
fatal traffic crash that occurred on December 13, 2024 at 6:23 a.m. at 280
Hwy 153.
It is with the heaviest hearts that the Chattanooga Fire Department announces the line-of-duty death of the most senior member of our department, Captain George Turley (Engine 16 Blue Shift). Captain Turley, 58, served 31 years in the CFD and to say that he was well-liked and respected by his fellow firefighters is an understatement. He was on duty Saturday (12/14/24) at Station 16 on Lupton Drive (Lupton City) and doing his daily workout in the gym in the apparatus bay when he suffered a medical emergency. Members of his crew found him unresponsive and initiated CPR.
It was a busy Sunday for Chattanooga firefighters. At 12:06 PM on 12/15/24, Green Shift companies were dispatched to the 2200 block of Elmendorf Street for a residential fire in a duplex. On arrival, smoke was coming from the eaves of the multi-family dwelling. The fire was extinguished quickly and contained to one bedroom. Investigators learned that a nine-year-old child was playing with a candle, causing burns to his leg and foot. He was transported to the hospital and is doing ok. The American Red Cross will be assisting the impacted residents.