Algood Home Considered A Loss After Tuesday Night Fire
An Algood family lost their home Tuesday night after their Cooper Road residence caught fire. At approximately 11 p.m. Tuesday night, the Algood Fire Department responded to the 100 block of Cooper Road for a residential structure fire. Upon arrival, the two-story home had heavy flames showing from the front and side. Crews controlled the […]
Algood Home Fire Controlled By Homeowner, Neighbors Quick Response
The Algood Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire Wednesday after a breaker panel caught fire. At 1:45 fire crews dispatched to North Deerhaven Drive off of Mirandy Road. Upon arrival, light smoke was seen coming from the garage area. The thermal imaging camera was able to determine the fire did not spread from […]
Algood Opens Fire Hall To Community, Displaying New Fire Truck
Algood opened its fire hall to the community Thursday afternoon to show off its new fire truck. The fire hall was full of kids, families and officials from across the county to celebrate the official unveiling of a 2021 Pierce Enforcer Truck. The $638,000 truck arrived last month. Fire Chief Victor Jones led the ceremony […]
Algood’s New Fire Equipment First Step To Updating Department
The Algood Fire Department receiving new gear is a key first step in catching the department up on outdated equipment. Fire Chief Victor Jones said 90 percent of his department’s gear was set to expire within a year. Jones said it is not a matter of technology changing, he said that after nearly a decade […]
Algood Fire Equipment Approved To Replace Expiring Gear
Roughly $52,000 worth of equipment for the Algood Fire Department was approved by the city council Tuesday night. This purchase includes 10 complete turnout gear sets and three complete self-contained breathing apparatus kits. City Administrator Keith Morrison said this was necessary for the department to catch up on equipment that was nearing expiration. “The intent […]
A/C Wiring Causes Small Fire At Putnam County Signature Healthcare
Fire crews responded to Signature Healthcare of Putnam County for a commercial fire Wednesday morning. The Algood Fire Department found that a A/C motor on the roof shorted and began filling the D Wing with light smoke. The fire department provided smoke removal and deemed the scene to be safe after resetting smoke alarms and […]
Algood Keeping Easter Event COVID Safe
Algood is playing it safe this Easter with a drive-thru event at the White Plains Historic Home. From 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM kids can get Easter eggs from the Algood Fire Department. City Administrator Keith Morrison said this was the safest and most effective way to still let people celebrate. “First come, first serve […]
Baxter Fire Department Offering Free Smoke Alarms
The Baxter Fire Department is offering free smoke alarms and installation to anyone who wants one. Fire Chief Matthew White said residents can also request a fire safety check in their home and will test older smoke detectors that take batteries like 9 volts. White said these new detectors have a 10 year battery, so […]
Algood Fire Dept. Getting New Pumper Truck
The Algood Fire Department is adding a new pumper truck to its fleet. Algood Fire Chief Victor Jones said the addition of the new truck will help the city in its goal to lower its ISO rating. “The truck that we have now is 20-years-old,” Jones said. “It’s still a good truck, but it’s got […]
