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 […]
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 […]
UC Rescue Squads Receive New State Aid To Assist Efforts
At least 15 Upper Cumberland rescue squads will share in a $5 million state grant to purchase life-saving equipment and improve emergency response times. Rickman Volunteer Fire Department Chief William Curd said his department is receiving just over $65,000 from the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s office allocation. The funding will allow the department to purchase […]
Resident Feedback Leads To Inspection Of Central View School
White County School Board Chair Jayson McDonald told the School Board Thursday night the vacant Central View Elementary School is currently being inspected by the fire marshal’s office. McDonald said the feedback will determine how the school board moves forward with use of the building. “That took place on election day,” McDonald said. “There was […]
CFD Providing Smoke Alarm Installations With State Fire Marshal Partnership
Informational flyers in Cookeville utility bill statements have caused an influx in smoke alarm installations. Interim Chief Benton Young said that Cookeville Fire Department has been partnering with the Tennessee State Fire Marshal to provide the resource for some time. He said that they decided to put flyers in bill statements to increase awareness of […]
