Multiple Agencies Unite To Battle Putnam House Fire
Putnam County Fire Department crews joined multiple agencies to battle a residential structure fire on Oakdale Circle that resulted in the total loss of a home on Wednesday. The Putnam County Fire Department said firefighters arrived at the single-story residence at approximately 2:30pm. to find heavy fire in the basement. The blaze had already extended […]
New Stations To Improve Putnam County Response Times
Putnam County completing construction on two new fire stations to strategically spread resources across its 405 square miles and reduce emergency response times. Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said the department is finishing the final two stations in its current plan, with Station 14 at Austin Bottom expected to open next. Hicks said the department intends […]
Dry Conditions Persist, Caution Urged For Outdoor Burning
Putnam County Fire Officials calling for residents to be very careful when burning outdoors as dry conditions and high winds increase the risk of brush fires. Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said the current lack of spring rainfall has created a dangerous environment where fires must be taken more seriously than usual. Even with humidity increasing […]
Putnam Fire Awarded Grant To Purchase New Equipment
A state fire marshal grant will help the Putnam County Fire Department purchase new safety equipment. Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said the department will be purchasing six new sets of turnout gear, four air packs, and six self-contained breathing apparatus bottles. Hicks said the $63,400 grant will improve firefighter safety. “Anything you can […]
Dodson Branch Road Closed Due To Brush Fire
The section of Dodson Branch Road near Garrison Road was blocked off on Wednesday due to a brush fire. The Putnam County Fire Department responded to the fire around 1:30pm. Firefighter Kevin Asher said the fire was in the ditch line in two different spots across the road from the Lazy G Ranch. Asher said […]
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 […]
Putnam Resident Dies In House Fire; TBI Assisting
A Putnam County resident died in a house fire Thursday night off Walnut Road. Both the Putnam County and Baxter Fire Departments responded to the fire around 9:20pm. The report included a victim inside the building. A crew entered the house through a window and removed the individual from the fire. After medical personnel initiated […]
Pair Of Putnam County Firefighters Promoted
A pair of long-time Putnam County firefighters have been promoted after 40 years of combined service. Captain Charles Doss has been promoted to Deputy Chief after some 20 years as a member of the Putnam County Fire Department. Captain Coty Nash was promoted to Assistant Chief. Both members were among the first full-time hires in […]
Putnam County Fire Taking Bids For Fire Station 34
Building plans are approved and Putnam County is taking bids for the construction of Fire Station 34 in Baxter. Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said the new facility would make the area safer with improved fire protection. Hicks said it would significantly lower insurance premiums for residents by giving the area a “Class A” […]
