High-Angle Rescue
Company 3 responded to Kendall Avenue for a subject stranded in the bucket of a skylift. Upon arrival, found an employee in the bucket of a skylift, inside the building.
Tractor-Trailer Roll Over
Company 3 responded to a traffic accident at 39.8 SB Interstate 81. Upon arrival, found an overturned tractor trailer with occupants still inside the cab, uninjured. The windshield was removed
Automatic Aid Structure Fire
Engine 3 responded to an automatic aid call with Station 4 for a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, found a two-story, single-family dwelling fully involved with an exposure on the
Lifesaving Award Presented
Chief Haynes, Captain Ruffin and Police Chief Moss were honored to present Maci Smith with the Town of Chilhowie’s Lifesaving Award for saving her two year old brother when he
Appreciation Basket
The Department was very appreciative when a basket of goodies was delivered from the Smyth County Board of Supervisors and the Administration Offices.
Vehicle Fire
Company 3 responded to a vehicle fire at 514 Lee Highway. Upon arrival, found a 2005 Ford Taurus with flames showing from under the hood. The vehicle was parked near
Traffic Accident Involving School Bus
Company 3 responded a traffic accident at the 1100 block of Lee Highway. Upon arrival, found a school bus and Buick both with frontal damages. No injuries were reported. Contained
April 2024 Activities
A total of 123 calls were answered in April 2024. EMS – 89, MVAs – 12, Structure Fires – 2, Other Fires – 6, False Alarms – 6, Hazardous Conditions
Tractor-Trailer Roll Over
Company 3 responded to a traffic accident the 39 SB of I-81. Upon arrival, found a tractor-trailer laying on the driver’s side blocking both lanes of traffic, with traffic moving