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In windy conditions, Chattanooga firefighters successfully stopped flames from spreading through newly built townhomes Monday night. At 10:57 PM on 3/25/24, Red Shift companies responded to 1629 Adams Street and found smoke coming from the roof of a three-story townhouse. Fire was located on the third floor of the structure. A swift interior attack was made and crews had the fire under control in 15 minutes. It was contained to the second and third floor of the townhome. There were no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation. There was no damage to any other units in the building, which is under construction. Engine 1, Squad 1, Ladder 1, Engine 5, Ladder 5, Engine 14, Squad 20, Battalion 1, and Battalion 3 responded.

The Chattanooga Fire Department is looking for firefighters who will strengthen and move our department forward. We are currently taking applications for fire cadets for our next fire academy which is set to start in January 2025. The 2024 Fire Academy is currently underway.

With more than 150 years of service to Chattanooga, the CFD leads the way with superior response. We have 26 companies housed in 20 stations across the city. In all, more than 400 dedicated men and women provide firefighting, emergency medical care and all-hazards response 24x7x365 for an area of 143 square miles and approximately 185,000 citizens.

“We’re looking to the future for the next generation of firefighters who want to make a difference in their community. This is a challenging career, but also extremely fulfilling. Our department is comprised of the most compassionate, innovative and dedicated individuals and we want to find the next members of the CFD family,” said Fire Chief Phil Hyman.

Candidates will be responsible for participating in our six-month fire academy. Duties include attending class, taking exams and integrating classroom training during hands-on exercises. No prior experience or knowledge is required. Our training staff will educate cadets on all aspects of the fire service. They will complete Emergency Medical Technician training and learn how to fight different types of fires. They will also master other skills like hazardous materials operations, vehicle extrication, rope rescues, tactical ventilation, self-rescue and how to save fellow firefighters’ lives in dangerous situations.

For more information on the hiring process, email CFDRecruiting@chattanooga.gov. Here is the link for fire cadet: https://fa-eqto-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/240196/?utm_medium=jobshare

A home in the Woodmore community of Chattanooga was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. At 6:05 AM on 3/13/24, Chattanooga Fire companies responded to a house in the 4500 block of Midland Pike. Neighbors called 911 to report that the residence was burning and firefighters from Station 13 could see flames from North Moore Road as they headed to the scene. They found heavy fire conditions on arrival with flames through the roof of the structure. Crews were dealing with live wires down in the backyard and partial collapse of the roof as they made entry to attack the fire and conduct searches. No one was found in the vacant structure. Firefighters had the fire under control by 6:48 AM and they continued working to target hot spots throughout the next several hours. Chattanooga Public Works demolished the significantly damaged home in order to fully extinguish the fire. The cause is under investigation. There were no injuries. Squad 13, Ladder 13, Ladder 5, Engine 5, Engine 4, Battalion 2, and Battalion 1 Red Shift and Green Shift responded, along with CPD, HCEMS, CFD Supply, Public Works, city building inspectors, and CFD Investigations.

One man was sent to the hospital with injuries Saturday morning after escaping his burning home in Lookout Valley. At 6:48 AM on 3/9/24, Green Shift companies were just beginning their 24-hour shift when the call came out for a structure fire in a mobile home park in the 3300 block of Winter Lane. The reporting party told 911 dispatchers that flames were coming from one of the trailers. On arrival, Squad 20 found the tenant outside in the road. He had sustained cuts, including a laceration to his arm, and minor burns from fleeing the fire and he was transported to the hospital for further treatment. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the blaze, protecting other nearby mobile homes. Three cars parked outside of the residence received minor damage. The fire was out by 7:08 AM. The cause is under investigation. Squad 20, Engine 3, Tanker 3, Engine 1, Squad 1, Ladder 1, Engine 14, Battalion 1, and Battalion 3 responded, along with HCEMS and CFD Investigations.