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 […]
Search Has Begun For Cookeville’s New Fire Chief
The search for Cookeville’s new fire chief is underway. City Manager James Mills said the city plans on working with MTAS to find the right person for the job. “We’re looking for someone of course who is an experienced firefighter,” Mills said. “Energetic, teambuilder, and especially with exceptional leadership skills.” Mills said that they are […]
Sparta Budgeting For Fire Station 2 Roof Repairs To Complete Renovations
Sparta wants to replace portions of the Fire Station 2 roof. The city’s budget has about $17,000 allocated to the work. Chief Kirk Young said leaks and general wear and tear caused him to request the upgrade. “The roof in the garage area is approximately 15 years old,” Young said. “We did the living quarter […]
East Clay Volunteer Fire Departments Hosts Fish Fry and Auction
The East Clay Volunteer Fire Department is excited to invite people to their Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday. Finance Manager Larry Shell said in addition to the fish fry, there will also be a live auction with many of the items donated by community members. Shell said that the fire department relies on this […]
Algood Budget Passed With Emphasis On New Park, Capital Projects
Algood has approved its 2021-2022, with an emphasis on parks and recreation development. City Administrator Keith Morrison said roughly $4.37 million will be spent with an expected revenue of $3.3 million. Morrison said this is not the type of budget he likes for the city but was necessary to get phase one of the new […]
Overton EMA Reflects On Ice Storm Aftermath
The Overton-Pickett County E911 Board met for the first time since the February ice storm. Overton EMA Director Chris Masiongale reflected on the efforts during and after the storm to help the county. Masiongale said that throughout this time he never asked for assistance that someone was not willing to provide at a moments notice. […]
Van Buren Applying For 420K Fire Department Grant
Van Buren County will apply for a $420,000 Community Development Block Grant for fire departments after County Commissioners approved the move Tuesday night. The grant will provide equipment to the county’s five volunteer fire departments. County Mayor Greg Wilson said the county caught a break by only having to provide $50,000 on this grant. “One […]
Twin Lakes Fullfills 15 Grants Around Upper Cumberland
Twin Lakes has decided to fund 15 community grants in the Upper Cumberland to try and assist with issues the pandemic has created. Marketing and Sales Manager Lea Ann Gore said the board of directors made the decision to commit more than $70,000. Gore said Twin Lakes knew the need was pressing with nearly double […]
Crossville PD And FD Switch Offices To Appointment Only
The Crossville Police and Fire Departments are indefinitely operating by appointment only. Deputy Fire Chief Chris South said both departments made the decision to prevent personnel shortages from COVID exposures. “We worked with the city manager both the police chief and the fire chief.” South said. “And made that decision to go ahead and protect […]
Overton Wants To Add More Pumper Trucks With Grant
Overton County will look to add more service vehicles to its volunteer fire departments with the next round of Community Development Block Grants. County Executive Ben Danner said if the county is awarded the grant, 12 new mini pumper trucks could be on the way. “We got a lot of fire departments that are struggling […]
