McMinnville Fire To Join New Emergency Radio System
The McMinnville Fire Department is upgrading its emergency communications by implementing the new Tennessee Advanced Communications Network system. McMinnville Fire Chief Marty White said the system uses network towers installed across the state to maintain emergency communication among agencies. White said the new system should improve the Fire Department’s communication. “It should make the system […]
McMinnville Fire $114K FEMA Grant To Protect Firefighters
The McMinnville Fire Department has received a $114,000 grant from FEMA as part of the Assistance to Firefighters Program. Deputy Fire Chief Clint Walker said the department will use the grant to reduce the risk of long-term health problems for firefighters. Walker said one of the big-ticket items being purchased is a source capture exhaust […]
McMinnville Getting Closer To New Fire Truck Delivery
If everything goes as planned, the firefighters at one Station One in the City of McMinnvillewill have a new Rescue Pumper the first week of June.Due to market demand, it’s taken two years for the 700-thousand dollar vehicle to bemanufactured. Deputy Chief Marty White says it will replace a vehicle the city purchasedback in 1993.“It’s […]
McMinnville Fire Department Begins Testing Fire Hydrants
The McMinnville Fire Department and Water Department began their annual fire hydrant testing Monday. The fire department’s goal is to ensure safety in the area by testing the hydrants. Chief Kendall Mayfield said testing should last multiple weeks. “It is to make sure that the hydrants are in a good working position and then we […]
Joint Efforts By Warren Sheriff’s Dept., McMinnville PD, And McMinnville FD Receive TN Highway Safety Award
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office awarded Warren County the award for Tennessee’s Child Passenger Safety Fitting Station of the Year. The work was a partnership between the Warren County Sheriff’s Department, McMinnville Police, and McMinnville Fire. Police Lieutenant Mark Mara said that they received the award for their commitment to child passenger safety during the […]
