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 […]
Locations, Distance, Shooting At Others, Firework Injuries
An estimated 15,000 emergency room visits caused last year nationwide by fireworks. Algood Fire Chief David Judd said fireworks are small explosives. Depending on the type, Judd said people should stay at least 25-50 feet away. Judd said one of the most common mistakes people make is using fireworks in an unsafe place. “You don’t […]
Expert: Firework Injuries, Heat Illnesses Common This Week
With a full week of Independence Day activities and fireworks ahead, a local EMA Officer said it will be important to remain diligent to stay safe. Jackson County EMA Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said heat related illness and dehydration are common this time of year. Woolbright said fireworks injuries are also common, especially if […]
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 […]
Spencer Hosting Annual Fireworks Wednesday
The City of Spencer will host its 22nd annual fireworks display Wednesday. Mayor Alisa Farmer said families come from miles around for live music at 7:00pm and the fireworks display at 9:00pm. She said the event used to generate little turnout, but now cars park up and down both sides of Highway 111 to catch […]
EMS: Pay Attention, Use Caution With Fireworks
As Fourth of July celebrations begin, local emergency officials urge caution and awareness when you are handling or are near fireworks. Clay County EMS Director Andrew Hall said the most common injuries happen when people mishandle fireworks. Hall said it is important to remember that fireworks are man-made, meaning they can malfunction and explode at […]
Algood Park Fireworks Show and Live Music Saturday
Algood will celebrate the 4th of July with its annual fireworks show Saturday. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said the fireworks cap off the event at 9 pm, but there will be activities beginning at 5. He said the event is by far the biggest of the year for both the local government and […]
$6K Worth Of Fireworks Stolen From Dodson Branch Volunteer Fire Department
Some $6,000 worth of fireworks were stolen from the Dodson Branch Fire Department this month. Chief Keith Bean said the department discovered perpetrators broke into the fire hall on Zion Road when they went to price the merchandise. Bean said this is usually the largest fundraiser of the year for the department. “It was, of […]
4th Of July Fireworks Sales Begin Tuesday, Cookeville Reminds Of Rules For Setting Off In City Limits
City of Cookeville reminding residents of the requirements to shoot off fireworks in light of the upcoming 4th of July celebrations. Chief Building Official David Clouse said exploding fireworks is only permitted from July 1st to July 5th before 10 p.m. nightly, until midnight on the 4th. “A lot of that is just general courtesy […]
Shelton Celebrates Final Red, White & Boom As Mayor, Will Continue Tradition
Eighth Annual Red, White, and Boom set to return to the Putnam County Fairgrounds Monday evening, with more than just the 2nd largest firework show in the state. Mayor Ricky Shelton said that the festivities will have something for everyone. He said that there will be a kids’ parade, a patriotic program honoring veterans, and […]
