CFD promotes three firefighters to lieutenant in recognition of leadership and service
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department congratulated Corey Hooper, David Carter, and Scott Paone on their promotions to lieutenant. The department praised the three men for their skills as firefighters and leadership within the CFD. Officials said it is an honor to have them…
Chattanooga firefighters practice drafting operations at local river
Chattanooga, TN – Engine 16 from the Chattanooga Fire Department conducted drafting operations Friday afternoon at a river, preparing for situations where fire hydrants are unavailable. Drafting allows firefighters to use static water sources, such as lakes or ponds, to supply units with water during…
Chattanooga and Cleveland firefighters complete intensive 80-hour Hazmat Technician training
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department thanked instructors and participants for their efforts in completing an 80-hour Hazmat Technician course. Firefighters from Chattanooga and Cleveland took part in the two-week training, learning about the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials and how to…
Chattanooga Public Works implements area-based brush and bulk trash collection to address delays
Chattanooga, TN – Starting Monday, November 3, 2025, the City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works will begin an area-based recovery plan to address delays in brush collection caused by peak seasonal demand, recent software transitions, and staffing shortages. Since January, crews have collected over…
Chattanooga officers help team Blue win Guns and Hoses while supporting local children
Chattanooga, TN – Four officers from the Chattanooga Police Department participated in the 16th annual Guns and Hoses event, benefiting the Forgotten Child Fund and YMCA YCAP Chattanooga. While all four officers won their bouts and helped team Blue secure the trophy once again, the…
Man told poIice his girIfriend’s chiId was not weIcome at his pIace after heIping the woman empty her apartment and Ieave the chiId behind without any means of contact, while the parent cIaimed a famiIy member was supposed to pick up the chiId after schooI: DA
Texas – A Texas man and his girlfriend were taken into custody and charged with abndoning and endangering a chiId without intent to return after reportedly moving out of the woman’s home, leaving the chiId, 12, behind without any means of contact. According to the…
Dad, whose baby was shown hoIding a firearm, an aIcohoI bottIe, and iIIegal drugs, who claims it beIonged to someone eIse, admitted to being aware of the content while stating it was not meant to be serious after arranging one of them; charged
Florida – A Florida man was taken into custody last week after authorities discovered photos depicting his chiIdren with iIIegaI drugs, firearms and aIcohoI. The images, some reportedly taken up to three years ago, were shared with deputies and child welfare officials by an anonymous source…
Chattanooga police participate in Avondale Community Center trunk-or-treat
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department joined the Avondale Community Center’s trunk-or-treat event, spending time with children dressed as Spiderman, dinosaurs, princesses, and more. Officers engaged with families and community members while participating in the Halloween festivities, which included candy and other activities for…
Chattanooga launches pilot programs for curbside composting and glass recycling
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga will introduce two new pilot programs aimed at reducing landfill waste and promoting responsible recycling, running now through June 30, 2026. In partnership with NewTerra Composting and Overlooked Materials, select residents will have access to curbside food waste…
Chattanooga firefighter honored with Semper Paratus Award
Chattanooga, TN – Firefighter Thomas Clark of Ladder 5 Blue Shift was recognized for his exemplary service by the Rotary Club of Chattanooga Hamilton Place during a ceremony honoring area first responders. Fire Chief Terry Knowles nominated and introduced Clark, who received the “Semper Paratus”…