Fire Department Requires Burn Permits; Gives Safety Tips
The start of May means burn permits are no longer needed unless you live inside the city or town limits. Obtaining a burn permit helps fire departments control what is burned. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said people in the Livingston city limits need permits to burn year-round. “It stops us from making a lot […]
20 LA Students, Teacher Sent To Hospital Friday; Chemicals In Drain
At least 20 Livingston Academy students and one teacher transported to local hospitals Friday after chemicals being used in drains around the school began making people sick. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said after two hours of flushing the drains by early afternoon, sensors no longer detect the chemical residue. Dial said school officials had […]
Fire Safety Tip: Plug Heaters Directly Into Walls, Not Into Extension Cords
Forecasted winter weather on Wednesday brings reminders of alternative heating source safety. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said a key factor to using things like space heaters, is to make sure they plug directly into a wall and not an extension cord or power cord. “The danger there is some of the cords are not […]
Fuel Kerosene Heaters Outside To Prevent Any Accidents
The key to using kerosene heaters is proper maintenance. That’s according to Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial. Dial said that users need to make sure the equipment is clean with the wick checked prior to use. “So it doesn’t put off any more vapors and smell than what it should,” Dial said. “Just make sure […]
Closing Doors At Night Add Protection Barrier During Home Fires
A fire inside the home can be slowed down by taking the time to secure your doors before going to sleep. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said this provides a necessary barrier to smoke and fire. Dial said a closed door can add 2-3 to even 10-15 minutes of escape time depending on the type […]
Be Aware Of Kids Handling Fireworks During 4th Of July Celebrations
Fireworks season is here and there are a number of ways that a celebration can turn into an emergency. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said that often people like to hold fireworks or shoot them at an angle which can lead to fire and injury. Dial said parents need to be vigilant that children know […]
Home In Livingston A Total Loss To Fire
Multiple emergency personnel were called to the scene of a fire at a single-family dwelling in Livingston Thursday evening. Overton County Fire Chief, Rocky Dial, said the dwelling was a complete loss. The home was located at Carr Avenue and Long Street. No one was home at the time and no injuries were reported. Emergency […]
