State Funding Helps Replay Overton For Investment In Personnel
Overton County receiving a $12,500 reimbursement from Tennessee Workforce Development for advanced medical training for emergency personnel. Overton Ambulance Services Director Chris Masiongale said the state organization provides up to $2,500 per employee to assist with the costs of higher education. Masiongale said the funding applies to emergency medical technicians moving into advanced classes and […]
E-911 Directors Say Surcharge Rise Would Help With Costs
Emergency-911 Directors across the Upper Cumberland say a proposed surcharge rate increase from $1.50 to $1.86 could help local 911 centers if passed by state legislators. 911 surcharges are transaction fees added to monthly phone bills to help fund 911. Tennessee Emergency Communications Board Vice Chair and Cumberland County E‑911 Director Eric Ritzman said most […]
Emergency Officials Warn Refreezing, New Travel Issues
Emergency management leaders and law enforcement across the Upper Cumberland are warning drivers that improving road conditions will quickly deteriorate overnight as temperatures drop into the single digits. Overton County Emergency Management Agency Director Chris Masiongale said main roads remain passable, but secondary roads across the county are slick and hazardous as refreezing begins. He […]
Three-Year-Old Child Killed In Rickman House Fire Tuesday
Overton County Authorities have confirmed that a house fire in the Rickman community on Tuesday has taken the life of a three-year-old child. The fire took place at 924 Rickman Monterey Highway. Overton County E-911 Director Chris Masiongale said the three-year-old was rescued and transferred to Cookeville Regional Medical Center, but would later succumb to […]
Overton Commissioners Approve New Heart Monitors
The Overton County Commissioners approved a purchasing agreement for eight new heart monitors for the ambulance service Monday night. Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said it is recommended to replace monitors every five years. Masiongale said eight of the county’s current nine monitors are due for replacement since they are over the recommended replacement […]
Byrdstown Approves Donation To Support 911 Program, New Features
Byrdstown Aldermen approved a $5,000 contribution to the county’s 911 agency, a contribution that will continue going forward to help the system grow. Overton-Pickett Emergency Communications Director Chris Masiongale said they have implemented a number of new features that will benefit the city such as the ability to text or video call 911 for special […]
