Author Archives: Deputy Chief Simpson

SCVFD Receives New Little Giant Ladder Through Grant

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

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

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

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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Merry Christmas from SCVFD!

Everyone at the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department would like to wish all a very Merry Christmas! Here is a few photos from the 2018 Christmas Parade.

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SCVFD Visits Sharps Chapel Elementary

Sharps Chapel VFD made the annual trip to Sharps Chapel Elementary to teach the kids about fire safety. The visit was scheduled on Halloween this year so firefighters got to see all the spooks. The day was spent teaching the … Continue reading

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Ice Causes Accident on Maynardville Highway

Sharps Chapel VFD was dispatched to an accident on Maynardville Highway just north of the 33 Bridge this morning around 9:30 A.M. Freezing rain in the area has turned roadways into ice. Rescue 51 responded to the accident. A Sharps … Continue reading

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SCVFD Responds to House Fire

Sharps Chapel VFD was dispatched to a structure fire on Thursday, November 30, 2017. The call was at around 11:34 PM on Cox Road. Sharps Chapel Engine 51, Engine 52 & Engine 54 responded to the scene. Upon arrival, neighbors … Continue reading

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SCVFD Responds to Brush Fire

Sharps Chapel VFD was dispatched to a brush fire on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at around 3:38 PM. The fire occurred on Monroe Lane. The property owner was burning a small brush fire that got out of control and reached … Continue reading

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SCVFD Visits Sharps Chapel Elementary for Fire Prevention Week

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department made their yearly visit to Sharps Chapel Elementary School this past week for Fire Prevention Day at the School. Chief Chris Upton along with Deputy Chief Mason Simpson, Lt. Adam Brantley and Probie Johnathon … Continue reading

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