Sparta Searching For Ladder Truck, Needed For Height
The Sparta Fire Department looking to add to its fleet of fire trucks. Fire Chief Kirk Young said the board of mayor and alderman voted unanimously to allow his department to spend up to $325,000 for a used 100-foot ladder truck. Young said the truck is needed to serve the city’s three and four-story structures. […]
Sparta Fire Engine Rear Ended, Out For Repairs
The Sparta Fire Department’s newest fire engine headed to Nashville for repairs after it was rear ended. Fire Chief Kirk Young said the engine hit while stopped at a red light on North Spring Street. Young said the truck is likely to be out of service for the next four to six weeks. “As long […]
Sparta Fire Chief Shares Kitchen Safety Tips For Thanksgiving
Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said if you want to avoid a kitchen fire this Thanksgiving, pay attention to your stove while cooking. Young said from his experience, an unattended oven is the main contributor to house fires this time of year. “Sometimes people get preoccupied with family members coming into their home and have […]
Sparta FD To Purchase New Cameras And Extraction Equipment
Sparta plans to purchase new infrared cameras and extrication stabilization equipment for the city fire department. The city’s budget has $5,000 for the cameras and $6,000 for the extraction gear, also known as cribbing. Fire Chief Kirk Young said both are necessary purchases to replace aging tools. “It will make it safer for the volunteers […]
