5 Ways Residences Can Cut Down Risk Of House Fire
Cooking fires remain the most common cause of house fires, as the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages all of us to reduce residential fire risks. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the guidance focuses on maintaining working smoke alarms, using safe cooking practices, operating heaters correctly, and creating a home fire escape plan. White […]
Recent Fires Reminder To Have A Fire Escape Plan, Detectors
With two house fires this week that claimed the lives of three children, a local fire chief said the tragedy serves as a reminder of how crucial it is to have a fire escape plan. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the amount of time to escape a house fire has drastically decreased over the […]
Training Major Part Of Tennessee Firefighters Conference In Cookeville
Training on arson and motor vehicle fires, two of the focuses during the 90th Annual Tennessee Firefighters Association Conference held this week in Cookeville. Firefighters from across the state gather for training and networking purposes. The Upper Cumberland Fire Chiefs Association sponsored the event. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the training classes are an […]
