Putnam Fire Officials Warn Caution With Home Fireworks
Fire officials advising residents to prioritize supervision and awareness when using fireworks during this weekend’s celebrations. Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said adults should always supervise the use of fireworks and never allow children to handle them alone. Hicks said individuals should use lighting sticks to keep their hands at a safe distance from […]
Crossville Fire Recognized For Installing 300 Smoke Alarms
The Crossville Fire Department honored for their efforts protecting residents during the ‘Get Alarmed, Tennessee,’ fire safety event. Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said the initiative focused on Crossville’s Gardens community following a recent fire involving an RV inside a duplex garage. South said the department partnered with the State Fire Marshal’s Office to canvas […]
Cumberland Fire Shares Crucial Safety Knowledge Tuesday
The Cumberland County Fire Department will host a Fire Life Safety Preparedness presentation Tuesday to educate residents on emerging fire hazards. Cumberland County Fire Department Lieutenant Derek Carter said the event will address the proper installation of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Carter said the presentation will also cover maintenance practices to protect homes from […]
Dry Conditions Persist, Caution Urged For Outdoor Burning
Putnam County Fire Officials calling for residents to be very careful when burning outdoors as dry conditions and high winds increase the risk of brush fires. Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said the current lack of spring rainfall has created a dangerous environment where fires must be taken more seriously than usual. Even with humidity increasing […]
Sparta Fire Offers Free In-Homes Smoke Alarm Inspections
Sparta fire crews launching a door-to-door campaign to check and install smoke alarms in high-risk neighborhoods to improve residential safety. Fire Chief Kevin Powers said the initiative involves a partnership with the state fire marshal’s office to identify areas that have not been visited in a long time. Powers said crews will visit homes to […]
Dust-Filled Bathroom Fans Spark Recent Cookeville Fires
A recent string of residential fires caused by bathroom exhaust fans has prompted a new push by Cookeville Fire Department Officials on the hidden hazards of the common household appliance. Cookeville Fire Department Chief Benton Young said the incidents involved different brands and models. Young said each fire originated in an older unit where the […]
Heightened Fire Risks Prompt Cookeville Burn Permit Ban
The Cookeville Fire Department has suspended the issuance of all burn permits due to a prolonged lack of rainfall and an increase in local fire activity. Cookeville Fire Department Chief Benton Young said the decision follows several weeks without significant precipitation. The department monitors local vegetation and weather patterns to determine when the risk of […]
5 Ways Residences Can Cut Down Risk Of House Fire
Cooking fires remain the most common cause of house fires, as the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages all of us to reduce residential fire risks. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the guidance focuses on maintaining working smoke alarms, using safe cooking practices, operating heaters correctly, and creating a home fire escape plan. White […]
Recent Fires Reminder To Have A Fire Escape Plan, Detectors
With two house fires this week that claimed the lives of three children, a local fire chief said the tragedy serves as a reminder of how crucial it is to have a fire escape plan. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the amount of time to escape a house fire has drastically decreased over the […]
Chief: Have Water On Hand For Fireworks
With the dry conditions of the last few weeks, fire safety will be a must as fireworks explode over the region. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said people need to be aware of their surroundings and shoot fireworks in open areas like fields. Dial said fireworks can pose unique risks even beyond the typical kinds […]
