Sparta Fire Gets Special Electric Car Fire Fighting Tools
Sparta has deployed specialized fire blankets designed to extinguish electric vehicle fires. Sparta Fire Chief Kevin Powers said the department recently acquired the equipment to address the unique challenges posed by lithium-ion battery fires. These blankets provide a solution for thermal runaway, a condition where batteries continue to burn despite traditional firefighting efforts. “EV fires […]
Crossville Fire Opens New Station, Enhances Public Safety
Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said this week’s relocation of Fire Station Two to a more centralized location will improve emergency response times for the northern part of the community. The new facility is located at 68 Cotton Patch Drive, situated in the heart of the industrial district between Interstate Drive and Genesis Road. The […]
New Crossville Fire Station Bolsters Emergency Response
Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said the relocation of Fire Station 2 to a new 10,000-square-foot facility will improve emergency response times for the city’s rapidly growing north end. Chief Chris South said the department officially moved into the new station at 68 Cotton Patch Drive this week. The three-bay facility replaces a 30-year-old building […]
Livingston PD Staffing Shortage During COVID, Mayor Asks Community To Help
Livingston Police are having to work extra shifts, and leadership are patrolling: the impacts of the latest COVID surge. Mayor Curtis Hayes said officers and their families are being hit hard, leaving shifts understaffed. Hayes said he looked into a city employee vaccine mandate because he wants to protect his people. “We’re just filling the […]
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 […]
