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One lane closed on Loop 323 after rollover crash at Ridgewood Drive Crash on Loop 323 (Source: KLTV) By KLTV Digital Media Staff | December 17, 2020 at 4:43 PM CST - Updated December 17 at 4:43 PM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - One northbound lane of Loop 323 in Tyler is closed as crews respond to a rollover crash near the intersection of Ridgewood Dr.
According to the Tyler Fire Department, the driver of the vehicle is being checked out by EMTs and received a minor non-life threatening injury.
The lane will be closed as crews work to remove the vehicle from the ditch.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash and Tyler police and fire are on the scene.
Tyler FD allowing community to apply to be fire fighters; first time in 13 years
First time in 13 years, Tyler FD is allowing community to apply to be a fire fighter By Dante Nuñez | December 16, 2020 at 11:11 PM CST - Updated December 17 at 1:08 AM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - For the first time in 13 years, the Tyler Fire Department is allowing non-certified fire fighters to apply for the civil service test.
Tyler FD Chief David Coble explains how the department is looking for applicants with hopes to increase diversity.
âBasically, we started a fire academy again.â
Coble says this program will allow non-certified fire fighters to apply to work on the front lines. A list of requirements are needed to be met in order to advance within the program. This academy is an approximate six-and-a-half-month tenure with a salary included. Coble says itâs to create an opportunity for anyone.
Tyler motel fire started in fireplace (Source: KLTV) By KLTV Digital Media Staff | December 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM CST - Updated December 17 at 10:00 AM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A fire was extinguished Thursday morning in a two-story motel complex that began in a fireplace and moved to the chimney, according to Captain Daniel Smith with the Tyler Fire Department.
The fire occurred at Studio 6 Extended Stay, Building 14, in the 3300 block of Troup Highway. 3300 block of Troup Highway (Source: KLTV)
Captain Smith said the damage was contained to one building and all residents were out of the building.
There is smoke and water damage but no injuries were reported, according to Smith.
Tyler Fire Department Opens Civil Service Exam
According to press release, for the first time in 13 years,
There are a few
eligibility requirementsyou must meet but previous experience as a firefighter is not required to apply. If you re interested in becoming a member of the Tyler Fire Department you can visit the department’s website for more details.