At 1944 CFD was alerted to a fire alarm activation at 155 Ridgefield Drive. Crews from CFD AVFD and MFD were working on-scene a two-story residential fire when they were advised of the call. Marion Fire Ladder 1 responded and found nothing showing on arrival. After investigation … [Read more...]
At 1135 Quint 251 Engine 252 Tanker 253 Medic 257 and Medic 259 responded to the 200 block of Chestnut Ridge Road for a reported structure fire located on the back side of the Budget Inn. Upon arrival units found nothing visable. After a detailed investigation units found a … [Read more...]
At 1251 after just clearing from the previous call Engine 252 Medic 257 and Medic 259 responded to the 3000 block of Whitetop Road for a reported Motor Vehicle Crash w rollover. While responding units were notified of the patient possibly entrapped. Upon arrival units found the … [Read more...]
At 1342 Engine 252 Medic 258 and Medic 259 responded to the 700 block of Red Stone Road for a Motor Vehicle Collision involving two vehicles. Upon arrival units stabilized the vehicle and began extrication. The roof was removed from the vehicle to gain access to the patient. … [Read more...]
At 1756 Engine 252 Medic 257 and Medic 259 responded to the 39 mile-marker Interstate 81 southbound for a reported Motor Vehicle Collision involving a tractor trailer overturned. Upon arrival units found the two occupants out of the vehicle. The tractor trailer had overturned and … [Read more...]
At 1254 Engine 252 Medic 257 and Medic 258 responded to 34 mile-marker of Interstate 81 southbound for a reported single-vehicle Motor Vehicle Crash. Upon arrival Medic 258 advised Engine 252 that the patient was still in the vehicle and that they could not gain access due to … [Read more...]
At 1713 Engine 252 Medic 257 and Medic 258 responded to the 1200 block of Lee Highway for a reported Motor Vehicle Collision involving two vehicles. Medic 258 was first to arrive and reported two patients with no entrapment. Engine 252 secured both vehicles and removed fluids … [Read more...]
Chilhowie Fire Department was rewarded two Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grants to purchase a 4x4 Type I ambulance and three defibrillators. The total funds awarded is 68062.00. … [Read more...]
The Chilhowie Fire Department received a 50 matching grant in the amount of 1011.55 to purchase wildland PPE and tools. … [Read more...]
At 1523 Medic 257 and Medic 258 responded to the intersection of Highway 107 and Route 91 for a reported Motor Vehicle Crash. CFD provided mutual aid for Saltville. Upon arrival units found two vehicles in the roadway that sustained a rear impact. One patient was extricated from … [Read more...]
At 0023 Engine 252 and Tanker 253 responded along w Adwolfe Fire to the 500 block of Riverside Road for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival units found a single story abandoned structure that was fully involved. Adwolfe Fire Department caught a hydrant on arrival and began … [Read more...]
At 1317 Engine 252 responded to the 500 block of Riverside Road for a reported grease fire. Units found nothing showing on arrival and placed Tanker 253 and Medic 258 on stand-by. Members were advised the owner of the house had cut the power before they arrived on-scene. Upon … [Read more...]
At 1427 Engine 252 and Medic 258 responded to the 900 block of Loves Mill Road for a Motor Vehicle Crash involving one vehicle. Upon arrival units found the vehicle approx. 25 feet over an embankment. The occupant of the vehicle had exited prior to arrival. Members gained access … [Read more...]
At 1544 Quint 251 Engine 252 and Medic 258 responded to the 100 block of Railroad Avenue for a reported building fire. Upon arrival units found a single story commercial building w smoke showing. Engine 252 connected to the hydrant near-by before arriving on-scene. The door was … [Read more...]
On June 23 and 24 Members of Chilhowie Fire and Marion Fire took part in a back to basics and advanced hydraulic tool vehicle rescue course at CFD. The basic portion of the class was to reinforce skills with tools such as a come-along high-lift jacks reciprocating saws rescue … [Read more...]
