The City of Kingsport (TN) Fire Department is now accepting applications for Firefighter through 4/22/2018 11:59 PM Eastern. Testing is scheduled for May 15th, 2018! Click here for more information and to apply You can’t get hired if you don’t take ...
Read More »Job Posting: Kingsport, TN Accepting Applications for Firefighter
The City of Kingsport (TN) Fire Department is now accepting applications for Firefighter through 8/27/2017 11:59 PM. Click here for more information and to apply You can’t get hired if you don’t take the time to fill out the application ...
Read More »Firefighters (C-Shift) Find Heavy Fire on Arrival in Kingsport
April 9th, 2017: Kingsport Firefighters went to work this afternoon at the scene of a structure fire in the Lynn Garden area of Kingsport, TN. C-shift Firefighter’s responded to Clonce Avenue to find a single family dwelling well involved. Crews ...
Read More »Kingsport Firefighters Make Quick Stop on Fire in Strip Mall
Around 11:25am, Kingsport Firefighters (B-Shift) were alerted of a structure fire at the 1700 block of Fort Henry Drive. Chief 3 arrived on-scene to report heavy smoke showing from a one story strip mall structure. Engine 3 arrived on-scene and set-up ...
Read More »City Leaders in Kingsport Experience Firefighter Physical Agility Test
The Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) made a stop at Fire Station 1 to experience the firefighter candidate physical agility test first hand. A number of applicants have been practicing the CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) for a few ...
Read More »Warehouse Fire Keeps Firefighters Busy Overnight in Kingsport
Around 23:15hrs on Wednesday night, Kingsport (TN) Firefighters were alerted of a possible structure fire at the former Lester’s Home Center warehouse on East Stone Drive in Kingsport. As firefighters were responding, Kingsport PD arrived on-scene and advised heavy fire ...
Read More »Kingsport Fire Now Accepting Applications
As I posted a few weeks ago on The “Model City” Firefighter Facebook Page, the time is now… The City of Kingsport is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter! The testing process typically involves a written test, a ...
Read More »Hook & Ladder Distillery Brings “Shine” to Downtown Kingsport
In Tennessee, it’s not uncommon to find a glass jar here or there with a little “white lightening” inside that will make you feel the burn through your nostrils and all the way down to your gut. A new distillery ...
Read More »Sullivan Co. EMS Helps the Salvation Army Ring in the Holidays
As emergency personnel, we are dedicated to the communities that we serve. It's no secret that those who work in emergencies services are not in it for the money. The communities that all of us work to serve are the same communities that many of us live. We enjoy helping those in need, and attempting to improve every situation we respond. The members of Sullivan County EMS, the primary EMS agency that serves the City of Kingsport and the residents of Sullivan County, helped show the dedication that they have to their community by taking the time to serve as Salvation Army "bell ringers" at the Wal-Mart on Fort Henry Drive. The agency reached out to the Salvation Army and inquired about when they were needed the most.
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: LODD in Hardin County, TN Tanker Crash
A Hardin County District 6 firefighter was killed this morning following a crash with a log truck. According to media reports, the firefighter was responding to a fully involved fire in a tanker when the tanker collided head-on with a ...
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