South Knoxville Baptist reduced to ashes 50 years ago
The ruse was pretty elaborate for a 19-year-old kid. On Sunday evening, July 28, 1974, one Bruce...
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KFD captain breaks his back saving a life
One woman died. A second woman lived. She was trapped in a second-floor room, scared for her life,...
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Family DNA did its job for KFD’s ‘Frenchie’
Jeff French’s DNA did its job. Life and career were mapped out before his birth on December 5,...
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Capt. Bobby Russell’s 32 years at KFD is ending
New Year’s Day Jan. 1, 2023, is a Sunday. On that day Capt. Robert “Bobby” George Russell Jr. will...
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Linny Blair: KFD captain’s fire continues to burn
In 1981, cute little Linny Ruth Philpot was a second-grader at Julia R. Ewing Elementary School in...
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Joe Lee: The man with 4 KFD jobs
Family. Firefighting. Fishing. Faith. “KFD” is short for the Knoxville Fire Department, in the...
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KFD Weisgarber team saves a life
Battalion Chief Rusty Singleton was first to hear the screams: “Jesus, save me! Jesus, save me!”...
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KFD’s DJ Corcoran: He’s retiring Friday
Daniel Joseph “DJ” Corcoran’s path into retirement began almost three years ago on the evening of...
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Mayme Taylor: This firefighter loves being busy
Her name is Mayme Kathryn Taylor. The words “fascinating” or “intriguing” or “incredibly...
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For KFD’s Terrill, it’s about the team
Mike Terrill is a very reluctant hero and probably does not like seeing his name and the word hero...
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Rice’s location, skills save toddler’s life
When the stars align, good things can happen. On June 30, 2021, a mere 34 days ago, the stars were...
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Melvin Tamsiran: Suriname to KFD
He’s approximately 2,800 miles from his hometown of Paramaribo, the capital and largest city of...
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