Fentress County Fire Department Finishes Fire Truck Replacements
Fentress County Fire Department has completed the process to replace of all four fire trucks in its fleet. Chief Larry Cooper said the final replacement was purchased for some $60,000 and picked up just last week. “The fleet we’ve got is really old and it’s really expensive to replace these trucks and we were in […]
Cookeville FD Puts New Rescue Squad Truck Into Rotation
Cookeville Fire Department has officially put its new rescue squad truck into rotation. Fire Chief Benton Young said they had purchased the truck during last budget year. He said with the delays in the automobile industry, it has taken about a year to receive the truck and get it outfitted with lights and equipment. “The […]
Baxter FD Using Grant Funding To Help Department And City
Baxter Fire Department moving forward with two grants that will help the department’s operations. Chief Matthew White said one grant is for some $5,000 through Twin Lakes. “For purchasing an air pack, and SCBA for us to wear,” White said. “We have one that’s currently down and we need to put that back into service.” […]
Cookeville FD Responds To Montgomery Ave. Fire
A fire last night on Cookeville’s Montgomery Avenue caused significant damage to a vacant duplex. Fire Chief Benton Young said crews responded to the call within four minutes just before midnight. “When they arrived on scene they encountered heavy fire and heavy smoke,” Young said. “They had it under control in about 25 minutes or […]
Six Dead In Cumberland County House Fire; Investigation Continues
Investigators believe at least six people died in a house fire overnight in Cumberland County. The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department, Fire Department and the TBI are investigating the fire. No foul play suspected. It is believed four adults and two children died in the fire that consumed a home in the 4300 block of Plateau […]
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 […]
Weekend Rain Should Help Dry Conditions In White Co.
After a dry start to the week, Sparta residents should be able to receive burn permits starting Monday. Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said Friday’s rain and the forecasted weekend rain should make conditions safer for outdoor burns. He said they use several avenues to inform the decision on whether or not to issue burn […]
Felony Charges Filed Against Man Allegedly Responsible For Warren Wildfire
Additional charges have been filed against the man allegedly responsible for the Warren County Wildfire this week. Robert Vincent Halter was initially charged with two misdemeanors for reckless burning and trespassing. Warren County Sheriff Jackie Matheny Jr. said the suspect will now also be prosecuted for felony charges of arson and vandalism. “Of course, we […]
Drought Conditions And Wind Creating Elevated Fire Danger Thursday
Gusty winds, low humidity, and ongoing drought conditions are leading to elevated fire danger for the Upper Cumberland Thursday. Drought conditions are particularly worse in the northern part of the region. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said in these kinds of conditions, a forgotten cigarette butt or spilled ashtray can create a dangerous situation. “Of […]
Fentress County’s Annual Fire Prevention Parade Returns This Thursday
Fentress County’s fire department to host its annual Fire Prevention Week Parade on Thursday. Jamestown Fire Chief Larry Cooper said the goal of the parade is to enhance safety in the event of a fire emergency, particularly with kids in the community. “We want them to be aware of their surroundings and what it may […]
