Free Smoke Detectors Being Offered To Overton Residents
The Overton County Fire Chiefs Association is offering free smoke detectors to residents in East Clay, Overton County, and the Taylor Crossroads area. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said fire departments throughout the county will offer these smoke detectors through a partnership with the Tennessee Fire Marshall’s Office. Dial said the association is offering the […]
Fatal Overton County House Fire Still Under Investigation
A fatal house fire in Overton County that killed two children Saturday remains under investigation by the TBI. The fire took place in the 200 block of Railroad Street in Livingston. The fire injured eight other individuals in the household. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said the investigation has not yet revealed what caused the […]
Livingston Going Door-To-Door For Water Line Surveys
The city of Livingston will be sending its Police and Fire Departments door to door to collect surveys for the city’s lead service line inventory. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city has been collecting surveys through mail or on the city website since 2021, but has only received some 1,000 completed questionnaires. He said every […]
Livingston PD Crowded, Lease Out Additional Office Space
The Livingston Police Department will lease additional downtown space to alleviate overcrowding in the current building. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said between the city’s growth and new personnel mandates from the state, the current building has reached its capacity. He said a building next to the existing facility has been identified for the expansion. […]
Livingston Firefighter Upset About New Pay Scale, Aldermen Question
A Livingston firefighter addressed the Board of Aldermen Monday night over concerns about the city’s new pay scale. At the heart of the concerns expressed by Engineer Gavin Rodriquez, the city had not done enough to take care of its firefighters. Rodriquez said a new hire could make more than existing employees. “I feel the […]
Livingston Fire Chief Wants Local Oversight For Burning
Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said he wants to implement city burn permits, along with other layers of protection. Dial presented a change to open burn ordinances to the board of aldermen on Monday, however no action was taken. Dial said he wants to add local oversight because he has seen what happens when people […]
Closing Doors At Night Add Protection Barrier During Home Fires
A fire inside the home can be slowed down by taking the time to secure your doors before going to sleep. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said this provides a necessary barrier to smoke and fire. Dial said a closed door can add 2-3 to even 10-15 minutes of escape time depending on the type […]
Be Aware Of Kids Handling Fireworks During 4th Of July Celebrations
Fireworks season is here and there are a number of ways that a celebration can turn into an emergency. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said that often people like to hold fireworks or shoot them at an angle which can lead to fire and injury. Dial said parents need to be vigilant that children know […]
Livingston Focusing On Public Safety Over Next 12 Months
Livingston’s new budget looks to emphasize public safety in the city over the next 12 months. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city is growing and it is time to make sure citizens get proper fire and police protection. Hayes said raising the hourly wage for 10 patrol officers to $15.50 will be a key piece […]
Home Fire Escape Time Cut To Under Five Minutes
The time available to escape a home fire has been cut to under five minutes. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said composite materials used to build homes now burn hotter and faster than real wood. Dial said the increase is not just how homes are built, but what people keep inside. “Every house now has […]
