Author Archives: Deputy Chief Simpson

SCVFD Assists Claiborne County with House Boat and Gas Pump Fire

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Deputy Chief Simpson

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 around noon, Sharps Chapel Fire Department was requested by Claiborne County to assist with a fire of a large house boat at the Cedar Grove Marina in New Tazewell at Norris lake. Engine 51 responded … Continue reading →

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Leadmine Bend Road Accident Injuries Local Teen

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Deputy Chief Simpson

On Sunday morning, July 17, 2022 around 12:42 am the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was called out to assist with a vehicle accident on Leadmine Bend Road just past Shoffner Road. Engine 54 arrived on the scene to find … Continue reading →

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Camper Fires at Lakeview Boat Dock Campground

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Deputy Chief Simpson

On Thursday morning, July 14, 2022 around 7:26am, Union County 911 dispatch received a call of a camper fire in the Lakeview Boat Dock Campground in Sharps Chapel. Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene. Engine 51 arrived … Continue reading →

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SCVFD Attends Sunset Bay’s Yearly Fourth of July Event

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Deputy Chief Simpson

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department once again enjoyed the visit to Sunset Bay for their yearly Fourth of July Celebration held at the Club House. SCVFD set up a tent and offered free smoke alarms for anyone needing them … Continue reading →

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Grand Opening of Chuck Swan State Forest Work Center

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Deputy Chief Simpson

SCVFD Fire Chief Chris Upton joined with state and several other local officials and community members to the Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Chuck Swan State Forest Work Center. The event was held on Thursday, June 16 at 11:30am … Continue reading →

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SCVFD holds Shop with Firefighters Shopping Spree

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Deputy Chief Simpson

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department held Shop with a Firefighter Shopping Spree on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the Wal-Mart in New Tazewell. Instead of holding a department Christmas Diner and exchanging gifts within the department this year, the … Continue reading →

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SCVFD Firefighters take Santa by Sharps Chapel Elementary School

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Deputy Chief Simpson

On Thursday, December 16, 2021, Santa gave the firefighters in Sharps Chapel a call and requested some help. Santa needed help to be transported by Sharps Chapel Elementary School to make a quick visit with the kids while he was … Continue reading →

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SCVFD Holds Fire Prevention Day at SCES

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Deputy Chief Simpson

On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Fire Prevention Day activities at Sharps Chapel Elementary School. Chief Chris Upton said, “We are running behind this year, but we made it”. The fire department … Continue reading →

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Sparky Visits Sharps Chapel Elementary School Halloween Carnival

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Deputy Chief Simpson

On Friday, October 29, 2021 Sparky the Fire Dog attended the Sharps Chapel Elementary School Carnival and Trunk or Treat with members of the Sharps Chapel Fire Department. Asst. Chief Kevin Brantley, Lt. Dustin Ray and Firefighter Andrew Woods along … Continue reading →

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Vehicle Accident on Leadmine Bend Rd. near Shoffner Rd.

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Deputy Chief Simpson

Sharps Chapel VFD was dispatched to a vehicle accident with unknown injury by Union County 911 dispatch on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 around 4:47 p.m. The accident happened on Leadmine Bend Road near Shoffner Road. The driver lost control and … Continue reading →

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