Monthly Archives: January 2019

SCVFD Receives New Little Giant Ladder Through Grant

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Deputy Chief Simpson

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department recently received a grant from the Little Giant Ladder Company. The department was able to obtain a new Overhaul Ladder that will be carried on one of the fire engines. The ladder is valued … Continue reading →

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Sharps Chapel Fire Department Receives Grant Funds for New Medic Gear Bags

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Deputy Chief Simpson

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department recently received grant funding from the Firefighters Charitable Foundation to assist them in purchasing (3) three new medic bags for their response vehicles. Chief Chris Upton said they had recently applied for the grant … Continue reading →

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House Fire on Leadmine Bend Rd. and Upcoming Benefit for Family

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Deputy Chief Simpson

SCVFD was dispatched to residential fire on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 4:51 pm at 1360 Leadmine Bend Road. Engine 52 arrived on scene to find heavy smoke coming from one end of residence. Engine 53 also responded to the scene. … Continue reading →

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Sharps Chapel VFD Assists in Structure Fire

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Deputy Chief Simpson

On Saturday, January 5, 2019, Sharps Chapel VFD assisted Northeast Union VFD on a structure fire. Engine 52 and Engine 53 arrived on scene to assist with water supply and manpower. The fire was on Maynardville Highway and the roadway … Continue reading →

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