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With two more nights of single-digit temperatures, the risk of house fires increases this weekend. Baxter Fire Lieutenant Zachary Womack said fighting fires in freezing temperatures is about making sure to be prepared ahead of time. He said ensuring equipment is in working order and hoses are not frozen is the first priority. He said next is to ensure the ... Read More »

Several Upper Cumberland fire departments and rescue squads were among the 147 groups awarded funding from the state’s $5 million Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the grant program comes as part of the state’s efforts to help smaller departments get necessary new and upgraded equipment. White said his department received about $48,000 ... Read More »

A Baxter Fire Lieutenant and Investigator has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson. Investigator Zachary Womack said TACA uses a lot of effort to provide low cost arson training for volunteer fire departments in rural areas. Womack said the lack of resources in the community can lead to arson. “You can see ... Read More »

The Baxter Fire Department is offering free smoke alarms and installation to anyone who wants one. Fire Chief Matthew White said residents can also request a fire safety check in their home and will test older smoke detectors that take batteries like 9 volts. White said these new detectors have a 10 year battery, so helping to install them in ... Read More »

The Baxter Fire Department is purchasing a thermal imaging camera after being awarded a Foundation for Rural Services grant Tuesday. Fire Chief Matthew White said the $5,000 camera will give fire fighters an edge when entering smoke filled buildings. “It gives us a digital picture of what is in the room even though the room may be filled with smoke, ... Read More »

The Baxter Fire Department will apply for a grant for upgraded safety gear. Fire Chief Matthew White said the $1,500 grant will help cover the cost of supplying their newly hired fire fighter with new gear. “It is great help for us, because we can provide our firemen that much needed fire gear they have to wear,” White said. “And ... Read More »