Chattanooga Fire Department Red Shift companies were dispatched at 9:31 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to a reported residential structure fire at 4900 Bal Harbor Circle.

All occupants evacuated the residence prior to the arrival of the Chattanooga Fire Department. Captain Chad McBryar established command of the incident upon the arrival of Engine 6.

Heavy fire and smoke were observed from the side and back of the two-story home. Engine 6, Ladder 6, and Engine 4 conducted an interior attack and found heavy fire and smoke on the interior, exterior, and in the attic space over the garage.

Squad 7 and Ladder 7 arrived on scene and assisted with fire suppression efforts. Responding units included Engine 6, Ladder 6, Ladder 7, Squad 7, Engine 4, Battalion 2, Battalion 3, and CFD Investigations.

The fire was extinguished in approximately 20 minutes. No injuries occurred during the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Why It Matters

Fire Station 7, which houses Squad 7 and Ladder 7, is part of the Red Shift response network and specializes in technical rescue and fire suppression. The Red Shift is part of the Chattanooga Fire Department's specialized response teams, designed to provide rapid intervention in high-priority incidents, including structure fires and hazardous material spills.

In 2023, the Chattanooga Fire Department's Red Shift units were recognized for their emergency response capabilities, with members receiving commendations for their service during the pandemic. In 2023, Red Shift firefighters received awards for their community service, despite pandemic-related disruptions to the ceremony.

Timeline

On September 29, 2026, the Chattanooga Fire Department's Red Shift companies have a history of responding to multiple residential fires in the city, including a fire on Sapulpa Street on September 29, 2026, where no injuries were reported. Red Shift companies responded to a residential fire on Sapulpa Street on September 29, 2026, rescuing two dogs from the residence, and no injuries were reported.

Responding units included Engine 6, Ladder 6, Ladder 7, Squad 7, Engine 4, Battalion 2, Battalion 3, and CFD Investigations on September 29, 2026. On September 29, 2026, the Red Shift companies also responded to another fire on Sapulpa Street, where two residents were rescued and no injuries were reported. Red Shift firefighters rescued a man from drowning in a separate incident on September 29, 2026, alongside responding to multiple other calls. Engine 6, Ladder 6, and Engine 4 conducted an interior attack and found heavy fire and smoke on the interior, exterior, and in the attic space over the garage on September 29, 2026.

What's New

Red Shift companies responded to a residential fire on Sapulpa Street on September 29, 2026, rescuing two dogs from the residence, with no injuries reported.

The Red Shift is part of the Chattanooga Fire Department's specialized response teams, designed to provide rapid intervention in high-priority incidents, including structure fires and hazardous material spills. In 2023, the Chattanooga Fire Department's Red Shift units were recognized for their emergency response capabilities, with members receiving commendations for their service during the pandemic.