Tag Archives: Chief Benton Young

Cookeville Fire Department seeking an additional ladder truck in the coming fiscal year budget. Chief Benton Young said they have a 2008 75-foot ladder truck that they would like to replace. He said various vendors estimate it could take up to four years to get the truck in their possession. “They gave us an estimate on this aerial platform vehicle ... Read More »

Cookeville Fire Department has officially put its new rescue squad truck into rotation. Fire Chief Benton Young said they had purchased the truck during last budget year. He said with the delays in the automobile industry, it has taken about a year to receive the truck and get it outfitted with lights and equipment. “The second one will allow us ... Read More »

Cookeville Fire Department will not issue burn permits for the city until weather conditions improve. Chief Benton Young said that the department considers weather, hot temperatures, and wind speeds when it comes to issuing burn permits. “We’ve not had any rain for at least a couple of weeks and the combination of the high temps and low humidity really makes ... Read More »

The Cookeville Fire Department has been named a recipient of a $25,113 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and local Cookeville stores. Chief Benton Young said that the funds will be used to purchase an inflatable rescue raft, helmets, personal flotation devices, tow tethers, and throw rope bags, as well as wetsuits to fulfill a critical need within ... Read More »