3022 Clyde Circle - Just before 2:15 PM, The Fire Department of The City of Mount Juliet was dispatched to a house fire in the Stonehollow Subdivision. The caller reported smoke coming from the kitchen, and nobody was home.

When police officers arrived on the scene, they reported smoke and flames coming from the windows on the rear of the house. With this knowledge, Deputy Chief Allen [Chief-102] instructed dispatchers to initiate the Working Fire Protocol. Middle Tennessee Electric, Rehab-23, and Wilson EMA were all notified, as well as Fire Investigator Captain Morris Sills [1102].

Moments later Squad-103 (C Shift) under the command of Lieutenant Drew Noland [1130] arrived on the scene and reported heavy smoke and fire from nearly all windows and both floors of the A and B Sides. Handlines were stretched and a transitional attack was initiated.

Due to the size of the structure, 3200 square feet, and the heavy volume of fire upon arrival, Lieutenant Noland ordered a 2.5" line with a portable monitor deployed from the front lawn. This tactic knocked down a large volume of fire and bought some time until the second-due apparatus could arrive with additional manpower.

A Short time later, Deputy Chief Chris Allen [Chief 102] Arrived on scene and assumed command. Engine-104 (C Shift) was a short distance behind him under the command of Captain Michael Leal [1103]. Upon their arrival, they immediately went to work assisting with the suppression efforts already under way.

Taking into consideration the volume of fire present upon arrival and the limited daytime manpower of a combination career/volunteer department, C Shift did an excellent job and made a fast stop. In addition to the 7 On-Duty career firefighters, there were 6 volunteer firefighters and 3 off-duty career firefighters that assisted, as well as Assistant Chief Shawn Donovan [Chief 103].

There were no injuries to any firefighters or civilians. The cause of the fire is under investigation.