Warren Co. Rescue Team Approved For Water Tower Training
The Warren County Rope and Technical Rescue Team has been approved to use the McMinnville Water Tower for training. Rope Access Technician Travis Young said members want to practice high elevation maneuvers in the event of a tower rescue. “We try to do rescue plans for the common spots in our area,” Young said. When […]
Gainesboro Alderman Wants Safety Equipment And Training For Line Workers
Gainesboro Alderman Travis Agee is recommending that the city gets up to date with OSHA requirements. Agee said he wants all water line workers to complete a 10 hour training program for trench and excavation safety. “We don’t have anything, and a lot of our lines are three foot or deeper,” Agee said. “We’re already […]
Jackson County EMS Providing Free First Responder Training
Jackson County is taking applicants for its free emergency medical responder classes that begin on Thursday. EMS Field Training Officer Derek Woolbright said this 6-8 week course will teach skills to treat bleed control, traumatic injuries, splinting and administering oxygen. Woolbright said that a strong base of EMR workers allows for decreased response times in […]
Putnam Rescue Squad Training For Submerged Vehicles Underwater
Putnam County Swift Water Rescue Squad members are in Texas training for swift water rescue tactics to improve response. EMA Director Tyler Smith said unfortunately the training had to be postponed in February, because the skills could have been used this weekend. Smith said it is better late than never, because water rescues have been […]
Planning And Training For Airplane Crashes
As the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport grows in popularity so does the need for airplane crash safety and training. Airport Manager Dean Selby said with more traffic, the odds of an accident increases. Selby said the airport is due a disaster drill with recent events. “We got a pretty extensive emergency and security plan that […]
