Putnam Fire Department Fought Pair Of Fires Through Winter Storm
Two homes lost to fire during the early stages of Sunday’s snow. Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said fighting multiple fires at once is difficult, and winter weather only adds to the challenge. Hicks said travel from a fire on Cates Road in Monterey to one on Chaffin Road in Baxter was delayed significantly […]
New Agreement Bolsters Fire Response In Putnam And Cumberland Counties
A new Automatic Aid Agreement will provide more systematic help in the case of fire at the Putnam/Cumberland County line. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the agreement allows both departments to double their manpower when they respond to structure fires. The agreement will provide assistance to Cumberland Cove, Glade Creek, and other areas […]
Putnam Commissioners Accept Jeff Hicks As New Fire Chief
Putnam County Commissioners ratified Mayor Randy Porter’s appointment of Jeff Hicks as new Putnam County Fire Chief Monday night. Current Chief Tom Brown is retiring after serving Putnam County 31 years, seven of those as Fire chief. Hicks said Brown has been a great leader and a great friend, and he plans to work just […]
Putnam FD Seeking Funds For Gentry Area Fire Station In Upcoming Budget
Putnam County Fire Department hoping to include a new fire station in the Gentry area in the upcoming budget. Chief Tom Brown said there used to be a portable building next to the convenience center that housed a truck for several years until it fell by the wayside. He said at the time they did […]
Fire Crews Conduct Water Rescue On Cookeville Motorist
A stranded vehicle on a flooded Willow Avenue caused a water rescue by local fire crews Thursday morning. Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith said a single driver tried to drive through high water levels. Smith said the car started floating and taking in water. “Around 3:00 to 4:00 a.m. some street flooding on Willow,” […]
Putnam Gainesboro Grade Fire Station Making Progress
The Putnam County Fire Department has received the land deed from Tennessee Tech to begin work on the new Gainesboro Grade substation. Fire Chief Tom Brown said preliminary work has already began on-site. “We got the site staked out, acquiring permits and utility connections and what not,” Brown said. “We are waiting for the builder […]
Putnam Fire Station On Gainesboro Grade Closer To Completion
The bid to rough in a new Putnam County fire station on Gainesboro Grade has been awarded. County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the price for this portion of work on the fire station came in at $41,000. Brown said there is still work to be done before the new station becomes operational. “The building […]
Putnam FD Contains Residential Fire Near Old Sparta Road
Putnam County Fire Department working the scene of residential structure fire in the Hickory Flatts neighborhood on Bradshaw Boulevard. Public Information Officer Drew Swink said seven apparatuses responded to the call around noon Thursday. Swink said crews contained the fire to the attic of the home in about five minutes. Swink said no one was […]
Neighbor Calls In Putnam County Fire, Structure Compromised
A single-wide trailer on Blue Bird Lane caught fire while the home owner was at the property this Memorial Day. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the came call came in just before noon from a neighbor. Brown said the person occupying the property was there, but outside and did not notice the fire. […]
Two Structures Lost, One Under Construction During Buffalo Valley Fire
An under construction log cabin was totally destroyed during a fire Friday in Buffalo Valley. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said they responded to the fire on Medley Amonette Road at roughly 4:00 PM. Brown said an adjacent farm house was also lost to the fire. He said several structures were able to be […]
