CFD crews respond to car fire on Eastgate Loop, 1 person transported to the hospital by Hamilton County EMS
Chattanooga, TN – At 2:24 a.m. on December 15, 2024, the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a car fire at 830 Eastgate Loop. Upon arrival, Ladder 13’s crew discovered a car fully engulfed in flames under the drive-thru awning of the EPB payment building. The fire…
Chattanooga Police Department academy class gains hands-on taser training
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Academy Class 2024-2 recently underwent comprehensive taser training to enhance their understanding of this critical non-lethal tool. Cadets received instruction on proper taser use, deployment techniques, and safety protocols, ensuring they are prepared for real-world situations. As part of…
Two taken into custody after 19-year-old woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries following shooting on Highway 58
Chattanooga, TN – Per reports, Chattanooga Police Department officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 4400 block of Highway 58. Upon arrival, officers found evidence of a shooting and secured the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital in…
Chattanooga Police Department spreads holiday cheer by packing 250 bags of presents for local children in need
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department recently came together to spread some holiday cheer by packing over 250 bags full of presents for local children in need! This effort was made possible through the Forgotten Child Fund, an initiative that has deep roots within…
Chattanooga firefighters battle two-alarm fire in downtown Chattanooga for several hours early Tuesday morning
Chattanooga, TN – Firefighters battled a two-alarm commercial fire in downtown Chattanooga for several hours early Tuesday morning, working to prevent flames from spreading to nearby buildings. Red Shift crews were dispatched to Huff Place off E. 23rd Street at 1:10 a.m. on December 10, 2024,…
Chattanooga firefighters joined Tennessee forestry officials to survey Lookout Mountain fire damage
Chattanooga, TN – Per reports, Chattanooga firefighters collaborated with Tennessee Forestry officials on Sunday night, December 8, 2024, to assess damage caused by the Lookout Mountain fire. Residual smoke was still visible from the timbers of the incline railway. The investigation into the cause of the…
Chattanooga Police Department joined the 2024 MainX24 parade
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department participated in the 2024 MainX24 Parade, showcasing their presence and enthusiasm in the community. Chief Celeste Chambers stood out as she rode atop the SWAT Bearcat vehicle, waving to the crowd and embracing the festive atmosphere. The department’s motor…
CFD responds to brush fire on Lookout Mountain after multiple 911 calls reported a fire in the woods
Chattanooga, TN – Several agencies, including the Chattanooga Fire Department, worked together on December 7, 2024, to combat a brush fire on Lookout Mountain. Emergency crews were dispatched at 6:46 a.m. to the 700 block of South Scenic Highway after multiple 911 calls reported a fire…
Chattanooga Police Department arrests 26-year-old man for shooting on East MLK Boulevard
Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 26-year-old Scovia Gladden in relation to the shooting that occurred in the 500 block of East Martin Luther King Boulevard on April 25. On April 25, 2024, Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 500…
Chattanooga Fire Department responds to overnight house fire
Chattanooga, TN – The cause of an overnight house fire is under investigation in Chattanooga. At 1:19 AM on December 7, 2024, Green Shift companies were dispatched to a home in the 2000 block of N Concord Road. Firefighters found fire in the back corner of…