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Gainesboro Fire Department will use a new $100,000 grant to purchase eight sets of turnout gear and eight self-contained breathing packs. Assistant Fire Chief Isaac Davis said the current turnout gear was purchased in 2011 and needs to be replaced. Davis said the new heat-proof suits will offer firefighters increased safety when dealing with structure fires. “It’s very important,” Davis ... Read More »

Some $6,000 worth of fireworks were stolen from the Dodson Branch Fire Department this month. Chief Keith Bean said the department discovered perpetrators broke into the fire hall on Zion Road when they went to price the merchandise. Bean said this is usually the largest fundraiser of the year for the department. “It was, of course, it won’t be this ... Read More »

The Dodson Branch Fire Department is starting its annual door to door fundraiser tomorrow. The door knocking will take place each Saturday in March until the department has visited each residence in Dodson Branch. Volunteer members will follow COVID-19 guidelines while visiting residents. Anyone who is asking for donations will be able to provide paperwork identifying themselves as fire department ... Read More »