Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department

04/13/2026

Our firefighters are on scene of a structure fire at 8029 Bork Memorial Drive. There are no injuries. More information to follow.

03/30/2026

Our department was dispatched to the 4900 block of Howardsville Road this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for a motor vehicle crash.

Upon arrival, our members found a dump truck rolled onto its side in the roadway, with the sole occupant unable to exit the vehicle.

Our crews made contact with the driver, who was alert and oriented. Crews extricated the occupant from the vehicle, who was then transported to the hospital by Hamilton County EMS with non-life threatening injuries.

Howardsville Road will remain closed for an extended period while the dump truck is removed and the scene is cleared.

03/21/2026

Overnight, our firefighters were dispatched to reports of a rollover crash with entrapment in the 8400 block of Apison Pike.

Both human occupants of the vehicle had gotten out prior to our arrival. However, our firefighters rescued 2 baby goats. 🐐

Despite being baa-aadly frightened, they were unharmed. One person was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Our crews cared for the goats until a family member arrived to take them home.

03/12/2026

🚨 4:00pm - The intersection of Apison Pike & Alabama Road is closed for a crash involving a broken power pole.

One person was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The roadway will be closed for an extended time while the crash scene is cleaned up.

Hamilton County school bus #61 was NOT involved, but was caught in the traffic. A path was cleared and the bus has resumed their route. They will be delayed.

03/07/2026

A vacant home in Ooltewah sustained heavy fire damage late this morning.

A neighbor reported to Hamilton County 911 Emergency Communications District that a house at 7298 Flagridge Drive was on fire. Dispatchers received a live video from the caller confirming the fire, and Tri-Community firefighters were dispatched at 11:14 a.m.

Upon arrival, Engine 1 reported a two-story structure that was approximately 50% involved in flames. Although the home was reported as vacant, crews conducted a primary search to confirm no occupants were present. Engine 5 established a water supply from a hydrant about 400 feet away. Due to low water pressure, Engine 3 assisted by boosting pressure for on-scene crews.

A deck gun was deployed to knock down the bulk of the visible flames, followed by an aggressive interior attack that brought the fire under control.

A mutual aid request for additional personnel brought units from Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department and Chattanooga Fire Department to the scene, while Catoosa County Fire Department & City of East Ridge Fire Rescue provided station coverage in our district. Hamilton County EMS stood by on-scene throughout operations; no injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the TCFD Fire Marshal’s Office.

Because the address is at the end of a residential street, no major roadways were impacted by this incident.

03/07/2026

🚨 (3/7 - 11:50am) Crews are on scene of a structure fire on Flagridge Drive in District 4. At this time, there are no injuries to report.

See our latest post for further information on this incident.

03/07/2026

Join us in congratulating Tyreece Pierce on his promotion to Lieutenant, assigned to Station 5.

Lt. Pierce has been a member since 2020, and has always taken great pride in his work, while actively participating in station activities and department training. He takes the initiative to set the bar high, and assure his squad is well equipped to serve our community with excellence.

Thank you for your dedication, Lt. Pierce, and congratulations once again!

03/06/2026

Join us in congratulating Noah Parton on his promotion to Lieutenant, assigned to Station 5.

Noah joined our department in 2020, something he has wanted to do from a young age. Since joining, he has worked hard to develop his skills, and become a leader in the department. He looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience, helping train the next generation of firefighters, and continuing to serve the community he calls home alongside our outstanding team.

Congratulations, Lt. Parton!

03/05/2026

Our department has greatly benefited from the exceptional leadership and expertise of Scott Brinkley.

In May 2025, we announced Scott's promotion to Engineer at Station 2. We are now happy to announce that he has been promoted once again, this time to Lieutenant, where he will serve in our training division.

With nearly 40 years of fire service experience, Lt. Brinkley brings immense knowledge and skill to his expanded role. He will now focus on sharing his expertise with our members, helping elevate our performance and making our community even safer.

Congratulations, Lt. Brinkley! We wish you continued success and thank you for your outstanding dedication in this important new position.

03/04/2026

We have received several calls regarding smoke in our area. The smoky haze is from controlled burns in north Georgia earlier today. The air should clear out over the next few hours.

Georgia Forestry will be conducting several prescribed burns in Walker County today. Burns are planned on 1,000 acres near 332 Blue Hole Rd; 1,004 acres near Forest Service Rd 231, and 20 acres near 655 Walnut Grove. Smoke will be visible in these areas.

03/04/2026

Join us in congratulating Samuel Mossbeck on his promotion to Lieutenant, assigned to Station 4.

Lt. Mossbeck has been a member of our department since 2021, and has been intentional about being involved with training and department activities. Under his leadership, he aims to help members be confident, competent, and cohesive.

Congratulations Lt. Mossbeck, and thank you for your contributions in the department.