Author Archives: Deputy Chief Simpson

SCVFD Members Attend Sunset Bay Homeowners Annual Meeting

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Deputy Chief Simpson

Lt. Dustin Ray and Asst. Firefighter Sarah Brewer of the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department attended the Sunset Bay Homeowners Annual Meeting this past weekend at their Clubhouse. SCVFD set up a booth for residents to learn about the fire … Continue reading →

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Timber Ridge Road Accident

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Deputy Chief Simpson

SCVFD members recently responded to a vehicle accident on Timber Ridge Road in the Norris Shores area. When Rescue 51 arrived on the scene a Jeep was found to be over an embankment with two people in the Jeep and … Continue reading →

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Sharps Chapel VFD Hands Down Donated Engine to Springdale VFD and Purchased Replacement

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Deputy Chief Simpson

Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department welcomes our “new to us” truck to the fleet. The new Engine 53 is a 1994 HME Ferrara pumper with 1,000 gallons of water, This truck replaces the older 1982 truck recently donated to Springdale … Continue reading →

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SCVFD Receives Grant of Decon Supplies for Firefighters

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Deputy Chief Simpson

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department recently was notified that they had been chosen as one one of several fire departments across the Country to receive free supplies from the Carney Strong Initiative grant. The Carney Strong Initiative is a … Continue reading →

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SCVFD Receives State Grant for Much Needed Equipment

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Deputy Chief Simpson

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 →

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Outdoor Burning Not Recommended Today

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Deputy Chief Simpson

…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 →

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UPDATED DATES – Annual Plant Sale at Sharps Chapel VFD

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Deputy Chief Simpson

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 →

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Sharps Chapel Road Two Vehicle Accident

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Deputy Chief Simpson

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 →

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Sharps Chapel VFD Receives Wildfire Suppression Kits

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Deputy Chief Simpson

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 →

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Leadmine Bend Road Accident Truck Off Embankment

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Deputy Chief Simpson

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 →

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