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KFD on scene of a fire at Cheddar's on N Eastman Rd. Firefighters found flames and smoke showing in the roof area on arrival. KFD Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire and ventilated the building. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Kingsport Fire Marshal's Office.
The Resurrection concert that was scheduled to take place in May has been postponed due to Covid-19. The new date and time is Monday, August 10th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., still at Freedom Hall.
Tickets are also now on sale for the December 5th, 2020. We will be hosting Jerrod Niemann, Mo Pitney, and William Michael Morgan.
Didn't the concert get cancelled?
This week local 2270 members have spent time learning about various bills being passed through legislation that would effect our firefighters. Members also met with legislators from our region discussing these bills and gaining support for our members and firefighters of the state of Tennessee.
The Kingsport Fire Department received a gift of 52 photoelectric smoke alarms from the Kingsport Firefighters Association Local 2270 today December 19th at KFD Station One.
Bill Anders, of the Kingsport Firefighters Association Local 2270 said, “The funds from our two concerts we host during the year provides smoke alarms, helps Operation Warmth to supply coats for area school children, and funds to present the burn foundation and other community projects.
“These new smoke alarms will help the KFD protect the citizens inside the city who need to replace the smoke alarms in their homes.” stated Barry Brickey, KFD Public Education Officer, “The KFD would like to thank the Kingsport Firefighters Association for their generosity and support to safeguard the citizens of Kingsport.”
Smoke alarms save lives. Other than a Home Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke alarms are you best defense in a home fire. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out.
Here's what you need to know!
• A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home.
• Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one sounds, they all sound.
• Large homes may need extra smoke alarms.
• Test your smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.
• Today’s smoke alarms will be more technologically advanced to respond to a multitude of fire conditions, yet mitigate false alarms.
• When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside.
• Replace all smoke alarms in your home every 10 years.
• More about installation and maintenance of home smoke alarms
Kingsport residents needing a smoke alarm may come to Fire Station 1, 130 ISland St to request an alarm
The Kingsport Firefighters Association, Local 2270, was organized on June 20th, 2001. The organization is an affiliate of the International Association of Firefighters, the Tennessee Professional Firefighters Association, and the Southern Federation of Firefighters. The Local is comprised of around 95% of the full time, paid employees engaged in fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue and prevention of the Kingsport Fire Department. The members of Local 2270 proudly serve those who live, work, and play in the City of Kingsport, Tennessee. www.kingsportfirefighters.org
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