Submitted by JCFD News and Events. Posted July 29, 2010. JOHNSON CITY, TN- The Johnson City Fire Department Citizen’s Fire Academy is designed to increase understanding of fire and emergency medical operations and to promote citizen interaction with Johnson City Fire Department firefighters. The program is designed to enhance awareness of the department’s capabilities and limitations [...]

KINGSPORT, TN- December 21, 2009. Submitted by: Barry Brickey. The Kingsport Fire Department recented filmed a fire safety video talking about Christmas time safety tips. The video consisted on Assistant Chief Boyd and Fire Marshall Sluss being interviewed by Public Education Officer Brickey. The video is embedded below.

  JOHNSON CITY, TN- The best way for a firefighter to become more proficient in performing rescue procedures is by gaining experience on every possible situation a firefighter could face, according to the Johnson City Fire Department’s Kevin Haynes. “With every situation, you’re going to have differences. There are seldom any two situations that are [...]

KINGSPORT, TN- On Saturday, the Kingsport Fire TAC Team members (B-shift) refreshed their skills in rope rescue lowering devices at Station 2. A safety line and a primary line were attached to a rescuer as he we lowered down the outside of the hose tower. The two devices used during the drill were the Petzl ID [...]

GREENEVILLE, TN- The Greeneville Fire Department spray foam on an airplane at the Greeneville-Greene County Municipal Airport on Monday evening as part of a departmental training exercise. The night-time exercise will be conducted again tonight, to train firefighters in rescue and fire-fighting techniques…The complete article is found at The Greeneville Sun. The photo was taken by [...]