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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

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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.

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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

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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

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SCVFD Assists Claiborne County with House Boat and Gas Pump Fire

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

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

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

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

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

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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