Local Firefighters Training For Those Stuck Up A Tree
The Piney Volunteer Fire Department and other local fire departments took their training to new heights over the weekend by practicing rescuing people stuck in trees or tree stands. Piney Volunteer Fire Department Public Information Officer Tiwanna Bricker said the fire department got inspiration to host the training after attending a training in September. Bricker […]
Fire Departments Fearing Fire Spark Fire Increases With Dry Conditions
Fire Departments across the Upper Cumberland worried about a potential increase in fires due to recent dry weather. Piney Fire Department Public Information Officer Tiwanna Bricker said the low humidity days we enjoy combined with breezes can spark fires quickly. “It’s much easier than you know when it’s wet,” Bricker said. “But the biggest concern […]
Piney VFD Hosting Fish Fry And Auction Fundraiser Friday
The Piney Volunteer Fire Department will host a Fish Fry and Auction Fundraiser this Friday starting at 5 p.m. Public Information Officer Tiwanna Bricker said that the fire department will have a dinner including fish or chicken, potatoes, coleslaw, and hush puppies. She said that there will be an auction following dinner. “We usually have […]
One Fatality After Van Buren Flooding, Most Roads Back Open
One fatality after flooding in Van Buren County Wednesday night. EMS Director and PIO Tiwanna Bricker said that a vehicle was swept away on Mooneyham Lonewood Road with two occupants. One occupant passed away and one was transported to the hospital. Road Supervisor Randy Oakes said most Van Buren roads are back open after the […]
