Putnam Fire Department Assisting Backpack Heroes
The Putnam County Fire Department partnering with Youth Villages for this year’s Backpack Heroes program. This is the first year the fire department has been involved with the program. Putnam County Fire Department Public Affairs Officer Drew Swink said the program is to help underprivileged children get school supplies. “It means a whole lot to […]
Putnam Fire Calling Fatal Baxter Fire An Accident
Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said he believes a house fire that claimed the life of a 79-year-old Baxter resident was an accident. Hicks said firefighters entered the burning structure through a window and extracted Mildred Wade in just 14 minutes after receiving the initial page. He said he believes this was an accidental […]
