SCVFD Involved in Off Road ATV Accident Rescue Operation, Two Transported to UT Hospital

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a off road ATV accident near 225 Timber Ridge Road in the Norris Shores area of Sharps Chapel around 11:18 pm on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

SCVFD units responded in Rescue 51 and Engine 54 to 225 Timber Ridge Road where they were flagged down by a male subject who advised two females were injured from an ATV accident. Two females were riding in the front seat of the side by side ATV and two males were riding in the back. Firefighters followed the male subject who led them by foot through the woods approximately 1/2 mile off the roadway up a steep ridge where the off road ATV trail was located. Firefighters were also assisted by members of the Union County Rescue Squad who arrived on the scene to assist in extricating the victims from the woodland for medical care. The two males and one female passenger was ejected from the ATV. The driver was reported as trapped in the ATV but was able to free herself before fire units arrived. The first crew of rescuers arrived on the scene and evaluated both female patients and stabilized them on the scene. The two males were checked on scene and did not have any injuries. Deputy Chief Mason Simpson of the SCVFD responded to the scene with a side by side ATV unit and transported a Union County EMS Medic to the scene. Other rescuers were taken to the scene with equipment and the decision was made to carry both patients out by foot to the Med Unit.

Chief Chris Upton of the SCVFD advised that both patients had possible fractured arms and several cuts and abrasions, but did not appear to have life threatening injuries. Both victims were transported by Union County EMS to UT Hospital to be treated. Emergency units were on scene for nearly 2 hours finding and extricating both patients to safety. The accident was under investigation by the Union County Sheriff’s Department. Chief Upton said that it appeared the driver lost control of the ATV on the steep trail and it rolled and flipped into a tree off of the trail. Upton also said he would like to commend both the SCVFD and UCRS for their work during this rescue operation.

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Woman Injured in ATV Accident Airlifted to UT Hospital

A 23 year old female was injured on Saturday, August 24 around 8:00pm when the ATV side by side she was riding lost control and ran off the roadway striking a tree. She was riding with others on ATV’s in the area when the accident took place.

The accident took place in the Chuck Swan Forest and Wildlife Management Area in Sharps Chapel. The accident scene was on the Main Forest Road near Mossy Springs Road.

Union County 911 alerted emergency units from the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department and Union County Rescue Squad who responded to the scene, the female patient suffered a serious head injury and was transported by Union County EMS to Sharps Chapel Park, where she was then airlifted to UT Hospital by Lifestar.

The accident was investigated by TWRA and THP.

*Pictured above SCVFD units set up Landing Zone at Sharps Chapel Community Park for Lifestar

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Sharps Chapel Vol. Fire Department Receives New Equipment and Safety Vests

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department recently received a grant to purchase a Arm-Loc Life Saving Device and according to ARM- LOC, Sharps Chapel Fire Department was the first Fire Department in the State of Tennessee to receive this new life saving device since it was just recently released.

Arm-Loc is a new device that will help save more lives. During rescue emergencies the rescue responder or the victim pulls the yellow lanyard that deploys and locks the device into place, eliminating the need for the victim to grasp a rope. It can also help float the victim when the victim pulls the device close to his or her chest. It can be deployed in seconds and re-deployed over and over again. ARM- LOC is an easy to use, life saving device that will give police, fire and rescue responders an extra arm in saving people trapped by various water disasters. It can be used for floods, hurricanes and tsunamis as well as ice and rapid water rescues and snowmobile and boating accidents. The device is now being used in training to assist emergency personnel help during Active Shooter events and other emergencies to pull victims from in immediate harm to a safe place.

The department also purchased new Fire Ninja Vests that will be kept on the first responder vehicles for the emergency personnel to wear at emergency scenes for
protection. These new vests can be seen very well during day or night time operations, especially during motor vehicle accidents, according to Chief Chris Upton of the SCVFD.

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Vehicle Accident on Sharps Chapel Road

Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a roll over accident on Sunday, June 23, 2019, around 2:30 PM. The accident occurred on Sharps Chapel Road at the Palmers Junction intersection. Fire personnel and Engine 54 responded to the scene. Upon arrival, fire units found the vehicle off the roadway on it’s side. A small gas leak was found from a gas can in the trunk of the vehicle. Fire units stood by on scene until the vehicle was removed for safety.

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Two Injured in Big Valley Road Accident

During the early morning hours of Sunday, May 26, 2019 around 1:18am the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department was notified of a motor vehicle accident on Big Valley Road near Old Valley Road, SCVFD units responded to the scene with Rescue 51 and Engine 54 to find a one vehicle accident that appeared to be a rollover. A male and female found at the scene were checked for injuries from the accident.SCVFD units assisted Union County EMS. The female was transported by Union County EMS to UT Hospital with reported non-life-threatening injuries. The male was checked on scene and later transported by law enforcement to Union County Jail. The vehicle was a GMC pickup truck, which was totaled from the wreck, where the driver had apparently lost control and struck several trees before coming to rest in the middle of the roadway. The accident was being investigated by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. SCVFD units remained on scene and assisted the wrecker company with clearing the roadway.

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Sharps Chapel Junior Firefighter Team Attends North Carolina Competition

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Junior Firefighters Explorer Post attended the 9th Annual Warren County North Carolina Junior Firefighter Competition this past weekend on Friday and Saturday, April 26th and 27th. The event is held each year in Warrenton, North Carolina and the Sharps Chapel team has attended several years. A total of 18 Teams from North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Florida competed in this years event. The Sharps Chapel team was taken by Post Advisors Chief Chris Upton, Kevin Brantley and Dustin Ray. The Explorer team this year consisted of Johnathan Blanton, Carson Nicley, Michael Scraggs, Zach Jones and Dakota Sharpe. The teams competed in 5 team events, 1 knowledge event, 1 verbal event and a knot tying event. Chief Upton stated that although our team did not bring home one of the top 3 awards this year, this was a good training, team building and fellowship event for everyone. We are proud of our team for their hard work and effort as they competed against some very strong teams this year from several states.

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Tractor Trailer Rig Takes Out Guardrail in Sharps Chapel

A tractor trailer rig lost control and ran off the roadway last week in Sharps Chapel taking out a large section of guard rail.
 
The accident took place on Sharps Chapel Road just past Brewer Hollow Road, where the rig went through the guardrail down an embankment.
 
Units from the Sharps Chapel Fire Department responded to the scene, where the driver was checked out and found to have no injuries. Firefighters were on scene until a wrecker removed the vehicle. Also a small fuel leak from the truck was contained by firefighters.
 
The accident was worked by the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

 

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SCVFD Thanks Community for Support

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department recently sent out our 2019 Annual Fund Drive Brochures by mail. These funds assist the department with the yearly general budget operations of the department. Chief Chris Upton and all of the fire department personnel would like to thank the community for the great response that has been received so far from the fund drive.

Upton said we are very grateful to have a community that supports the department and it’s members like our community does. Upton said he is also honored to have great dedicated members in the department that dedicates so much Volunteer time and Effort to help keep our community safe during any emergencies that occur day or night.

Donations are always welcome and appreciated at any time. These funds help our department purchase and maintain much needed equipment and gear, maintain our trucks, assist with training our members, paying utilities and fuel and covering Insurance costs and so much more. Donations can be sent to: SCVFD, P.O. Box 83, Sharps Chapel, Tennessee 37866 or by paypal here on our website or as always you are welcome to stop by the station and visit at anytime.

Again, Thank You

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Sunset Bay Donates to SCVFD

Sharps Chapel VFD would like to thank Sunset Bay for the generous donation. The department depends on donations to cover over half of our annual budget. Below is the press release from Sunset Bay:

On Monday February 18th, Sunset Bay Board of Directors President Henry Smith presented the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department with a donation of $1,000.00 Sunset Bay appreciates every member of the department and the sacrifice they make for their community.

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Lightning Strikes Home in Sunset Bay

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department responded to a possible residential fire call at 108 Fishers Loop in the Sunset Bay area of Sharps Chapel on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 around 2:30pm.

SCVFD Engine 51 and Engine 52 responded to the scene to find no smoke or fire showing on arrival. The chimney area of the home had been struck by lightning and exploded in the rear of the home. Lightning had also ran through the wiring of the home causing damage. The homeowner was at home when the incident took place, but no injuries were reported.

Units from Northeast Union, Maynardville and Paulette Fire Departments were in route to assist, but were canceled.

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