06/05/2026
The Northview Fire Department was dispatched to a working structure fire yesterday on Hardin Road. Firefighters from Northview, Sevier County Fire & Rescue, Dandridge, and the Knoxville City Fire Department responded to the scene.
In addition to the responding departments, members of the NKFD Cadet Program and Auxiliary also mobilized in support. While the cadets were not engaged in active fire suppression, they played a critical support role by assisting the Auxiliary with rehabilitation efforts and other non-firefighting tasks. Their contributions included changing air bottles, assisting with cleanup, retrieving tools, and supporting various operational needs on scene.
This incident also served as a valuable learning experience for the cadets, providing them with the opportunity to observe firsthand how structure fires are managed and how coordinated response efforts are executed. Experiences like this continue to build their understanding and help develop the skills necessary to become future firefighters.
For more information about joining the Auxiliary or the Cadet Program, please visit their respective pages—NKFD Auxiliary or Northview/Kodak Fire Department Cadets—and send a message directly through the page. You may also stop by the main fire station located at Douglas Dam and Dumplin Valley Road to learn more in person.
