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Two abandoned structures burned in a wooded area off Youngstown Road Thursday morning. Green Shift companies were dispatched to the 3700 block of Faith Road at 9:32 AM on 10/31/24. A small vacant structure was on fire and the flames spread to an adjacent collapsed single-wide trailer in the woods. Firefighters made a quick knockdown on the fire and checked for extension. Public Works brought a trackhoe to the scene to break apart debris in order for CFD personnel to completely extinguish the fire. Thanks to CPD for flying their drone over the scene to identify any hot spots in the woods.
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires state and local governments that receive annual block grants from HUD’s Community Planning and Development (CPD) to develop a three or five-year strategic plan called the Consolidated Plan.
This plan sets out the objectives and focus for the expenditures of the funds, based on community and housing needs identified through a public input process. The City of Chattanooga is developing a five-year plan covering fiscal years 2025-2029.
One person is in critical condition after being rescued by firefighters from a burning building in East Chattanooga Sunday afternoon. At 12:30 PM on 10/27/24, Red Shift companies were dispatched to a commercial fire in the 1700 block of North Orchard Knob Avenue. Heavy smoke was coming from the eaves of the structure and flames were venting through one of the windows on arrival. Firefighters went inside to attack the fire and conduct a search, finding heavy debris inside. The building consists of a business office and a separate bedroom on the other side.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (October 25, 2024) - City of Chattanooga 2024 property tax bills are available on the city’s website and have also been mailed to the property owners of record.
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Firefighters packed the Chattanooga City Council meeting today to show their support for efforts to eliminate the residency requirement that’s been holding our department back when it comes to recruitment and hiring. CFD Chief Hyman and CPD Chief Chambers presented information about the importance of the change to council members this afternoon.
Blue Shift started a 24-hour shift with a house fire off North Orchard Knob Avenue. At 7:22 AM on 10/21/24, firefighters responded to the 1700 block of Jackson Street and found a working structure fire. Crews simultaneously launched a fire attack, conducted searches of the residence and established a water supply. CFD personnel were later removed from the structure due to unsafe conditions at the reportedly vacant property. They got the fire under control and moved into salvage & overhaul. No injuries. The cause is under investigation.
There were a series of incidents Sunday into Monday, making for a busy 24-hour shift for Chattanooga firefighters. First, there was a fire at a vacant house under renovation that happened late Sunday (10/20/24) in the 2800 block of E 47th Street off Dodds Avenue. The call came out at 10:20 PM. Green Shift companies arrived on scene to a fully involved house fire. Two exposures were damaged and two families were displaced. There were no injuries.
Cooler temperatures have many Chattanooga residents getting out their space heaters and the fire department has several key safety reminders. On Thursday night, a heater plugged into an extension cord caused the extension cord and outlet to overheat, resulting in a fire at a home in East Brainerd. Space heaters need to be plugged directly into the wall- no extension cords or power strips! Also, please keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment.
Chattanooga Fire makes the health and safety of our firefighters a top priority. There are many dangers that come with a career in the fire service, including a higher risk of cancer. This became all too real for our department in 2020 when Senior Firefighter Chad Crisp lost his battle with esophageal cancer. City officials, command staff and union leaders have all stressed that cancer screenings and prevention measures are critical for the members of the CFD.