Cumberland Deputies Get Emergency Medical Training
A new program inside the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office training deputies in advanced emergency medical response. County Sheriff Casey Cox said 13 deputies are now EMR certified, meaning they are able to provide life-saving aid before EMS arrives on scene. Cox said deputies out patrolling may be able to respond to crisis faster than EMS, […]
Prepare Kids For Emergencies During Preparedness Month
Families should ensure their kids know what to do when a crisis happens at home, during Emergency Preparedness Month. Overton County Assistant EMA Director Eric Stephens said parents should teach their kids how to do basic first aid and how to call 911 if there is an emergency. Stephens said schools may prepare students with […]
First Aid And CPR Classes Coming To Cookeville Friday
An American Heart Certified instructor will get you ready for the summer ahead with a first aid and CPR class in Cookeville Friday. Instructor Marie Mosley said the two classes will be taught back to back. Mosely said the first aid class contains lots of information on medical emergencies and how to spot them. Topics […]
Putnam Local Emergency Exercises Set For Tuesday
The Putnam County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a training event Tuesday to create better cohesion among agencies from across jurisdictions. Putnam County 9-1-1 Assistant Director Josh Womack said law enforcement, rescue squads, and fire departments from across the county will have separate drills and scenarios to work through. He said the training will […]
2021 Ice Storm Has Overton Focusing On Preparedness Entering The Winter
Overton County is approaching one year since the major ice storm that ravaged communities in February 2021. County Executive Ben Danner said over that time, emergency preparedness for any future weather events has been a focus. “We did get a generator from the nursing home. We’re going to put it at the ambulance service where […]
Crossville Approves Emergency Work To Address A Storm Water Issue
Crossville will begin an emergency storm water project Monday after finding deteriorated pipes near Crossville Medical Group. Mayor James Mayberry said the situation presents possible flood threats if not resolved. “During a storm we noticed that the storm drains, the man holes were over flowing and the medical facility was having trouble with drainage as […]
Putnam Emergency Workers Spend National First Responders Day Shopping With Kids
Thursday is National First Responders Day but Putnam County responders spent the morning giving back to kids. Responders from around the county took over 30 students on a $115 shopping spree at Academy Sports and Outdoors. Cookeville Police Officer Mason Vaughn said the kids always start out shy during events but before you know it, […]
Putnam 911 Utilizes what3words, Emergency Rescue Locator App
Putnam County 911 has started utilizing new technology to help locate people in emergencies. What3words is an app that divides the world into a series of 57 trillion, ten by ten squares. Instead of using GPS coordinates for locations, each square has a series of three words unique to that location. Putnam 911 PIO Josh […]
White County Wants EMA Director To Help County Focus During Disaster
White County now has an EMA Director, answering the need to better coordinate when disaster strikes. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said this year’s ice storm was an example of why the county needed someone in the position. Robinson said there are people who want to help in an emergency but leadership is needed. “You […]
White County Appoints Matt McBride As First Paid EMA Director
White County appointed a new EMA Director Monday night, a newly created, paid position. This is a part-time position with Sparta Firefighter Matt McBride being selected. McBride said this is the type of position a responder works to achieve during their career. “I think it’s fun, it’s fun and I like to help people, I […]
