Chattanooga Fire hosts hazardous materials training with regional agencies and industry leaders
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) hosted a series of specialized training classes this week focused on hazardous materials response, drawing participation from both public safety personnel and key industry representatives. The sessions provided in-depth instruction on the physical and chemical properties of…
Chattanooga Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team trains for state accreditation
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department is taking a significant step toward enhancing its emergency response capabilities as its newly formed Swiftwater Rescue Team undergoes evaluation for state accreditation. On Wednesday, the team participated in an intensive drill as part of the accreditation process…
Suspect taken into custody after multi-agency pursuit ends at federal facility in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN – A high-speed pursuit involving the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Chattanooga Police Department ended Thursday afternoon with the arrest of a suspect who fled into a restricted federal property. The incident began around 1:35 p.m. on June 5, 2025, when Chattanooga…
Fire Academy 2025 cadets endure long days of live burns as training intensifies
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Fire Department’s Fire Academy 2025 is progressing steadily, with cadets diving deep into essential hands-on training this week. According to a department update shared on social media, the recruits are currently undertaking long, physically demanding days focused on live burn…
Chattanooga police officer charged with DUI after two-vehicle crashes while off duty
Chattanooga, TN – An off-duty Chattanooga Police Department officer is under investigation following two separate DUI-related crashes that occurred late Saturday night, according to authorities. Officer Mackenzie Pierre, a Neighborhood Policing Officer with the CPD since 2019, now faces multiple charges stemming from the incidents….
Chattanooga Police investigate fatal single-vehicle crash on I-75
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in the early morning hours of June 2, 2025, on Interstate 75 Southbound. Police responded to the scene at 12:05 a.m., where they found a GMC 2500HD that…
Undercover operation in Chattanooga leads to four arrests in human trafficking crackdown
Chattanooga, TN – A coordinated undercover operation involving special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Human Trafficking Unit, the Chattanooga Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Soddy Daisy Police Department, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, and the FBI resulted in the arrest of…
Chattanooga Police Division Chief graduates from national leadership academy focused on reducing crime
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) announced that Division Chief of Professional Standards David Young has graduated from the prestigious Policing Leadership Academy (PLA), a top-tier program developed by the University of Chicago Crime Lab. The academy is designed to equip law enforcement…
Chattanooga Police connect with Oak Grove residents during Front Porch Lineup
Chattanooga, TN – Officers from the Chattanooga Police Department’s Baker South team recently spent time with residents of the Oak Grove neighborhood as part of the department’s ongoing Front Porch Lineup initiative. The gathering offered an opportunity for open conversation, community connection, and increased trust…
Community gathers for third annual S.O.S. Fest at Ramsey Community Center
Chattanooga, TN – The third annual S.O.S. Fest — Summer Outreach Safety Festival — brought together hundreds of community members this past Saturday for a vibrant day of fun, food, and vital safety education at the Chris L. Ramsey Sr. Community Center. Hosted by the…