Sparta Soliciting Roof Replacement Bids At Polk St. Fire
Sparta will move forward with soliciting bids to replace the roof at the Polk Street Fire Department. Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said the roof has worn down due to age and recent winds. Young said the roof is not leaking but needs to be replaced before the roof further deteriorates. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery […]
Temps Near Zero Tuesday Night, Sparta Chief Says Keep Fire Safety In Mind
With temperatures tonight expected around zero, staying warm will be key, but Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said safety is equally important. Young said many people neglect fire safety in efforts to keep warm. He said the most common thing he sees is fires caused by space heaters. “They have a space heater there and […]
Proper Extension Cord Use Reduces Fire Dangers Around Christmas
Overloading your power strips and wall outlets while decorating for Christmas can be a fire hazard without the right precautions. Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said using extension cords with the correct wattage ratings is a good first step when decorating. “They make tree Christmas extension cords that have like two or three sockets,” Young […]
Proper Extension Cord Use Reduces Fire Dangers Around Christmas
Overloading your power strips and wall outlets can be a fire hazard without the right precautions. Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said using the proper gear is a good first step when decorating. “They make tree Christmas extension cords that have like two or three sockets,” Young said. “That would be my suggestion to anybody […]
