Putnam Fire Chief Honored With Award, Historic Honor From State Group
Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown recognized for his career contributions to the betterment of fire services in Tennessee. Brown previously honored as winner of the State Firefighter of the Year award. Now, by winning the Lewis Baker Fire Service Award, Brown becomes the only person in Tennessee Firemen’s Association history to take both awards. […]
Putnam Budget Committee To Consider New Pay Plan, Ask For Price Tag
The Putnam County Budget Committee voted Thursday night to consider a new employee pay plan which would top out salaries faster. The idea: to improve retention and increase wages. The plan gets employees to their top pay by year ten for emergency services, 15 for all other county jobs. It also incorporates the marketplace adjustments […]
Putnam FD Seeking Funds For Gentry Area Fire Station In Upcoming Budget
Putnam County Fire Department hoping to include a new fire station in the Gentry area in the upcoming budget. Chief Tom Brown said there used to be a portable building next to the convenience center that housed a truck for several years until it fell by the wayside. He said at the time they did […]
Putnam Fire Wants 3 New Firefighters, Improve Western Coverage
The Putnam County Fire Department wants to add three new firefighters to help strengthen service in the western part of the county. Fire Chief Tom Brown said he wants to place fulltime firefighters at the Bloomington Springs Station. Currently, Brown said most of the nighttime service for that area comes from station 11 in Cookeville. […]
Pumper To Move Into Gainesboro Grade Fire Station Next Month
The Putnam County fire station on Gainesboro Grade will start serving the area next month. Fire Chief Tom Brown said exterior work of the unmanned station now complete so a vehicle can move into the bay. “That area Huntington Wood, Castlebrook, Brookwood are all currently an ISO 10, which is the same as no fire […]
Two Putnam Fires Serve As Reminders To Get HVAC Units Checked Before Turning On Heat
Putnam County fire crews responded to two calls Monday initiated by issues with heating units. Chief Tom Brown said these kinds of calls are not uncommon as the weather starts to change. “We normally have an uptick this time of year whenever everybody starts heating,” Brown said. “It’s always a good idea to get your […]
Putnam Fire Crews On Scene At Bruce Ridge Road Fire For Three Hours
A total loss of a structure after a fire located at 616 Bruce Ridge Road in western Putnam County Tuesday morning. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said firefighters were dispatched around 5:44 this morning to respond to an “unknown fire,” either a structure fire or a brush fire. He said when they arrived on […]
Overton Noel Drive Residential Fire
An Overton County residential fire on Noel Drive has displaced one resident. Both Overton’s Hardys Chapel Fire Department and the Putnam County Fire Department were sent. Putnam Fire Chief Tom Brown said there was initial confusion which county the property was on. “The fire appeared to have begun in a shed type building, a storage […]
