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PLANNING CAN MAKE YOUR DEBRIS BURNING SAFERChecklist
-Obtain A Burn Permit
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SCVFD Receives State Grant for Much Needed Equipment
The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was one of 147 fire departments chosen in the State of Tennessee for the Tennessee Fire grant this year. The Sharps Chapel VFD asked for funding to obtain newer model SCBA units (Self Contained … Continue reading
Outdoor Burning Not Recommended Today
…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TODAY TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF EAST TENNESSEE AND SOUTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA… The National Weather Service … Continue reading
UPDATED DATES – Annual Plant Sale at Sharps Chapel VFD
IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to Saturday’s weather forecast we are moving the plant sale date and have also added an additional date for your convenience. 20% of both sales go to the fire department so please help us spread the word! … Continue reading
Sharps Chapel Road Two Vehicle Accident
On Saturday, March 11, 2023, around 11:36 am, units from the Sharps Chapel Fire Department were dispatched to a two vehicle accident on Sharps Chapel Road near No Wake Market and Deli. SCVFD Engine 54 responded to the scene to … Continue reading
Sharps Chapel VFD Receives Wildfire Suppression Kits
The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was selected this year to receive a Wildfire Suppression Kits as part of the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry. The Wildfire Suppression Kits included: Ten council rakes, Ten pulaskis, Ten pair … Continue reading
Leadmine Bend Road Accident Truck Off Embankment
On Thursday, January 12, 2023 Sharps Chapel Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle accident with unknow injury on Leadmine Bend Road just past Shoffner Road. The call came out around 6:20pm when Rescue 51 responded to the scene. When … Continue reading
SCVFD Shop with a Firefighter 2022
The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department held it’s 3rd year of Shop with a Firefighter on Saturday morning, December 17, 2022 at the Wal-Mart in New Tazewell. Chief Chris Upton said the department looks forward to this event every year … Continue reading
Trunk-or-Treat and Halloween Carnival at Sharps Chapel Park
SCVFD members participated again this year with the Trunk-or-Treat and Halloween Carnival Held at Sharps Chapel Community Park. Everyone had a great time during the event and enjoyed a supe fireworks show at the end of the evening.
Smokey and Sparky Visit SCES Students
On Friday, October 28, 2022 Smokey and Sparky teamed up to visit students at Sharps Chapel Elementary School for Fire Prevention Day Activities. Students from Pre-K through 5th grade gathered throughout the day to meet firefighters from the Sharps Chapel … Continue reading
Four Injured in Golf Cart Accident
SCVFD was dispatched to assist Union County EMS with a reported ATV accident in the area of Helms Ferry Road on Friday Evening, August 19, 2022 around 9:30pm. The caller told 911 dispatchers they heard the accident and calls for … Continue reading