Crossville Fire Recognized For Installing 300 Smoke Alarms
The Crossville Fire Department honored for their efforts protecting residents during the ‘Get Alarmed, Tennessee,’ fire safety event. Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said the initiative focused on Crossville’s Gardens community following a recent fire involving an RV inside a duplex garage. South said the department partnered with the State Fire Marshal’s Office to canvas […]
Cumberland Fire Shares Crucial Safety Knowledge Tuesday
The Cumberland County Fire Department will host a Fire Life Safety Preparedness presentation Tuesday to educate residents on emerging fire hazards. Cumberland County Fire Department Lieutenant Derek Carter said the event will address the proper installation of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Carter said the presentation will also cover maintenance practices to protect homes from […]
Sparta Fire Offers Free In-Homes Smoke Alarm Inspections
Sparta fire crews launching a door-to-door campaign to check and install smoke alarms in high-risk neighborhoods to improve residential safety. Fire Chief Kevin Powers said the initiative involves a partnership with the state fire marshal’s office to identify areas that have not been visited in a long time. Powers said crews will visit homes to […]
Recent Fires Reminder To Have A Fire Escape Plan, Detectors
With two house fires this week that claimed the lives of three children, a local fire chief said the tragedy serves as a reminder of how crucial it is to have a fire escape plan. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the amount of time to escape a house fire has drastically decreased over the […]
Get Alarmed Program Offers Smoke Alarms Free Across UC
Smoke alarms are more accessible than ever thanks to the Get Alarmed Program, available across the Upper Cumberland. Central View Deputy Chief Kyle Winnett said the State Fire Marshal’s office provides fire departments with smoke alarms that they will install in homes free upon request. Winnett said it is important to have a working fire […]
Daylight Savings Time Ends: Check Smoke Alarms
Daylight Savings Time coming to an end serves as a good reminder to check the status of your smoke alarm. Overton County Fire Chief’s Association Chair Scott Ray said it’s as easy as pressing a button. “It’s good to do it at least twice a year,” Ray said. “And this time of year it’s when […]
