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 […]
Sparta Fire Gets Special Electric Car Fire Fighting Tools
Sparta has deployed specialized fire blankets designed to extinguish electric vehicle fires. Sparta Fire Chief Kevin Powers said the department recently acquired the equipment to address the unique challenges posed by lithium-ion battery fires. These blankets provide a solution for thermal runaway, a condition where batteries continue to burn despite traditional firefighting efforts. “EV fires […]
Sparta To Hand Out Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors
A new TVA grant will provide free carbon monoxide detectors to Sparta residents. The Sparta Mayor and Aldermen Board authorized a $7,000 match for the Community Care Grant. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can be lethal when undetected in a home. Mayor Jerry Lowery said over the last three years, the city […]
Sparta Purchases Critical Firefighting Gear With Grant
The Sparta Fire Department is upgrading critical life-saving equipment after receiving a state grant to purchase three new self-contained breathing apparatuses. Sparta Fire Chief Kevin Powers said the department received a state grant of just over $35,000, designed to support fire departments primarily made up of volunteers. Powers said the funding is extremely beneficial, as […]
Sparta Fire Operations Improved Thanks To New Software
The Sparta Fire Department has improved its daily operations thanks to a newly acquired fire station response software. Sparta Fire Chief Kevin Powers said the software is essentially used to track response calls, maintenance for fire apparatus and training. It also keeps up with the department’s pre-planning. “When we go out to businesses and our […]
Algood Fire Providing Basic Training For Region’s Firefighters
The Algood Fire Department is currently providing basic firefighter training to firefighters throughout the region. Algood Fire Training Captain Ian Pass said the 64-hour class covers things like firefighter health and safety, forcible entry, and the use of firefighting equipment. Pass said Algood put on the class after a discussion with the Sparta Fire Department. […]
Sparta Finding New Fire Chief, Young Set To Retire July 1
The City of Sparta looking for a new fire chief following the announcement that Chief Kirk Young will retire. Young has spent 40 years with the Sparta Fire Department, and has been the Chief since 2011. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said replacing someone with Young’s history will be difficult. “I think we need someone that […]
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 […]
Sparta Fire Engine Rear Ended, Out For Repairs
The Sparta Fire Department’s newest fire engine headed to Nashville for repairs after it was rear ended. Fire Chief Kirk Young said the engine hit while stopped at a red light on North Spring Street. Young said the truck is likely to be out of service for the next four to six weeks. “As long […]
