Algood Council Approves Purchase Of Two Fire Trucks
The Algood City Council approved the purchase of two used fire trucks for the city’s fire department Tuesday night Fire Chief David Judd said the additional engines will give the fire department more options, strategies and tactics for the city’s firefighters. Judd said growth created the need. “If we have one fire on one end […]
Sparta Finding New Fire Chief, Young Set To Retire July 1
The City of Sparta looking for a new fire chief following the announcement that Chief Kirk Young will retire. Young has spent 40 years with the Sparta Fire Department, and has been the Chief since 2011. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said replacing someone with Young’s history will be difficult. “I think we need someone that […]
Baxter FD To Host Basic Life Saving Skills Class Saturday
Baxter Fire Department will host a CPR and First Aid course this Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Chief Matthew White said that the course will teach attendees basic life-saving skills they can use in various emergencies. “We’ll teach them in case they might have to do CPR or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation where they have to […]
Baxter Fire Chief Elected President Of UC Fire Chief Council
Baxter Fire Chief Matt White has been elected president of the Upper Cumberland Regional Council of Fire Chiefs. Fire departments and chiefs from across the region make up the organization that elects officers yearly. White said this will be his first time as president. “We’re trying to support some things going on,” White said. “One […]
Young Named Official Cookeville Fire Chief
Captain Benton Young was announced as the successful candidate for the Cookeville Fire Department Chief position on Thursday. Young has served as the interim chief since Daryl Blair’s retirement in July. He is a Cookeville native with more than 32 years of experience in the fire service. When he was just 18, he volunteered with […]
