Author Archives: Deputy Chief Simpson

Leadmine Bend Vehicle Accident

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched by Union County 911 to a vehicle accident in the area of Edwards Hollow Road on Sunday evening, August 8, 2021 around 9:42pm. A SCVFD firefighter was first to arrive in his … Continue reading

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SCVFD and UCRS Members Take Low Angle Rescue Training

Several members of the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department along with a couple members from the Union County Rescue Squad took a weekend long Low Angle Rescue Class taught by a Certified Instructor through the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads. … Continue reading

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SCVFD Recently Purchases Newer AED units

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department recently purchased two newer model Philips AED Defibrillators to be carried on our trucks. The newer units will replace older units that were in need of repair and one that was out of service. … Continue reading

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SCVFD Attends Local Block Party at Waterside Cove

On Saturday afternoon, May 29, 2021 the Sharps Chapel Fire Department was invited to attend a Block Party held with the folks at Waterside Cove and with the folks from Lost Creek RV Park who were also in attendance. Our … Continue reading

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Local VFD’s Receive Help from Friends Up North

The Members of the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department and Northeast Union Volunteer Fire Department here in Union County, TN and Clear Fork Area Volunteer Fire Department in Rugby, TN would like to give a Huge Thank You to Queenstown … Continue reading

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SCVFD Responds to Mutiple Patient Accident Near Highway 33 Bridge

On Friday afternoon, May 28, 2021 around 2:32pm, Units from the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a two vehicle motor vehicle accident on Highway 33 near the bridge. SCVFD Rescue 51 arrived on scene and found that … Continue reading

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Mans Best Friend Rescued from Drain Pipe

Union County 911 operators received a call from a local hunter around 11:40pm on Sunday evening January 17, 2021 requesting help. According to the caller, he had been out with his coon hunting dogs and they had been in pursuit … Continue reading

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Santa Visits Students at Sharps Chapel Elementary School

On Thursday, December 17, 2020, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a quick stop in Sharps Chapel. Santa stopped by the Sharps Chapel Fire Department to ask Chief Upton and Deputy Chief Simpson for help getting around as his reindeer were … Continue reading

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Sharps Chapel Man with Health Issues Reported Missing is Found Safe

A 62 year old man with medical issues was reported missing last week when family members came home and could not locate him. The incident took place on Friday, December 11, 2020 around 5:00pm when Union County dispatch was notified. … Continue reading

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SCVFD Recognizes 2 Firefighters for Continued Training at State Fire Academy

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department would like to recognize two of our firefighters  for recently attending Live Burn training at the Tennessee State Fire Academy this past  weekend. Firefighters Andrew Woods and Bret Pursel attended the weekend training course on December 4th through 6th. Congratulations and thanks for your dedication!

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