DeKalb Fire Holding Fundraiser Dinner For New Truck
The DeKalb County Fire Department needs your help equipping a new truck at the Temperance Hall station. Fire Chief Donny Green said the new truck was just purchased, but it does not have all of the necessary equipment. Green said some equipment will be moved over from an old truck, but additional equipment will need […]
Putnam To Purchase Land For New Gentry Fire Station
A parcel of land identified and set to be purchased for a new Gentry Fire Station, between Baxter and the Putnam County line. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said it has been challenging to find suitable land along Highway 70 given the steep terrain in the area. Porter said the county will purchase the one-acre […]
Pumper To Move Into Gainesboro Grade Fire Station Next Month
The Putnam County fire station on Gainesboro Grade will start serving the area next month. Fire Chief Tom Brown said exterior work of the unmanned station now complete so a vehicle can move into the bay. “That area Huntington Wood, Castlebrook, Brookwood are all currently an ISO 10, which is the same as no fire […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve Budget Amendment For HVAC Replacement
The Sparta Board of Aldermen approved repurposing budgeted money to replace a dead HVAC unit at Fire Station 2 Thursday night. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the fire department has the money for the replacement but was budgeted for Fire Station #1. “The unit is completely out,” Hennessee said. “It’s over 20 years old and […]
Study Calls For Relocation Of Crossville Fire Station For Better Coverage
A Crossville fire station coverage study has shown a need to relocate Station 2. City Manager Greg Wood said there is an overlap between station 1 and 2 of about 40 percent. “We’re looking at potentially moving station 2 to the north, which would only require an investment for a new building,” Wood said. “We […]
Study To Reveal Need For Crossville Fire Station Relocation Or Third Site
Crossville working along with MTAS to find out the best option on the future of its fire stations. City Manager Greg Wood said two options are being explored due to growing populations. Establishing a third station or moving station two for better coverage. “We may be able to put off building a station three and […]
Crossville Auctioning Property Previously Considered For Fire Station
Crossville will sell property purchased for a fire station that the city no longer feels can serve that purpose. The property is 1140 Sparta Highway, containing over 12 acres. The city will auction the property for $30,000 an acre as a reserve price. City Manager Greg Wood said the property was purchased years ago, before […]
