Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Battalion Chief Ashley May and Captain Brad Freeman have been leading task force teams conducting rescues in Newport, where firefighters are actively evacuating people from homes and vehicles.
In Unicoi, CFD Operations Chief Rick Boatwright is working with the state’s incident management team, coordinating the large-scale response.
Despite the challenges and minimal rest, the firefighters have stayed focused on saving lives alongside other agencies.
The scale of devastation faced by the first responders and affected families is unimaginable, as the community continues to pray for those involved.
Chattanooga Fire Department personnel have brought their expertise and training to aid in these major disaster efforts, offering vital assistance where it’s needed most.