Cumberland Budget Likely Steady, Provide For Employees
Weeks of work remain on Cumberland County’s annual budget, but Mayor Allen Foster said it is on track to take care of what the county needs. Foster said more data about the county’s revenues must be collected before they can more forward. Foster said the main priority of the budget will be to provide the […]
New Agreement Bolsters Fire Response In Putnam And Cumberland Counties
A new Automatic Aid Agreement will provide more systematic help in the case of fire at the Putnam/Cumberland County line. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the agreement allows both departments to double their manpower when they respond to structure fires. The agreement will provide assistance to Cumberland Cove, Glade Creek, and other areas […]
Growing Call Volume, Lack of Volunteers Fueling Cumberland Fire Need
The Cumberland County Fire Department is urgently searching for volunteer firefighters. Captain and Training Officer Jeremy Comer said the department will exceed 1,600 calls this year, some 500 more than in years past. Comer said the department only has ten full-time firefighters. Comer said the size of the county and an increase in demand has […]
Cumberland Captain Said Team Has Fought Some 18 Fires Over The Last Day
A Cumberland County Fire Department Captain said his team has put out an estimated 18 fires in a 24-hour period. Captain Braeden Adams said most of the fires were caused by people burning leaves and brush. Currently, the entire Upper Cumberland region is under a burn restriction, meaning no burn permits are currently being issued. […]
