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The new local chapter of Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS), Smoky Mountain F.O.O.L.S is starting in Knoxville for all surrounding firefighters. All firefighters are invited to attend regardless of rank, years of service or monetary status. You can check out the new chapter @ Smoky Mountain F.O.O.L.S. here ...on facebook. FOOLS is dedicated to the firemen and women committed to the Brotherhood, Traditions, and Camaraderie that the fire service was founded on. Please check out www.foolsinternational.com and www.midtennfools.com which is the closest chapter to us. This is not about a fire department but about the fire fighters. We would love to have you guys join us at our next meeting Tue Feb 9 1830 hrs @ Ray's on Kingston Pike. If you have any questions or need further info, please contact Josh Sanders or Lee Rayburn. FOOLS International.com

The Voice of the Brotherhood www.foolsinternational.com Duty, Pride and Tradition.

 

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MEET THE MPD DAY IN THE CITY on Sat., June 5th

Is the FIRST PREMIER LAW ENFORCEMENT / COMMUNITY / EMERGENCY RESPONDER event ever held in Union County! Everyone is welcome- there is something for everyone...food, music, Kidz Zone, education, community org tables, demonstrations, MPD Crime Scene Obstacle Course, excitement both on the ground and in the air!!!

Can't wait to see you everyone!!!

 

• Propane Leak Causes Scare in Maynardville 

  Maynardville - A propane tank leak gave emergency service crews a scare last week on Wednesday, August 26,2009. The call came in to Union County 911 around 5: 14pm that a propane tank was spewing over behind Kay's Market near the intersection of Highway 33 and Oakland Road in Maynardville. Units from the Maynardville, Northeast Union and Paulette Fire Departments responded-to the scene. Firefighters began cooling off the tank until the propane company arrived on the scene to stop the leaking. A portion of Oakland Road behind the business was shut down for a short time for safety concerns. According to reports from the scene, the 1,000 gallon tank had just been filled earlier in the day and temperatures around 90 degrees had heated the tank causing it to over flow and expand. Firefighters on the scene sprayed the tank down for safety reasons until the leak was controlled. Union County EMA Officials were also on the scene and assisted until the problem was under control. Chief Danny Smith of the Maynardville Fire Department Said the tank did what it was suppose to do with the safety valve allowing the expanded gas to spew out of the tank. The sun heated the tank after it was filled and caused it to expand past the capacity of the tank. No major threat was present and no major injuries were reported, however one Maynardville Police Officer was checked and released near the scene from shortness of breath.