Tag Archives: Fire Chief Matthew White

An estimated 40 to 50 gallons of diesel fuel were spilled from a semi-truck’s punctured fuel tank in Baxter Sunday morning. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said that a driver went to the Love’s on Fast Lane to refuel and discovered the issue. White said that his team was called in and was able to do a temporary patch until ... Read More »

Baxter’s annual Christmas Parade is changing its route for the first time in several years. The new route will travel along First Avenue, Main Street, Fourth Avenue, Buffalo Valley Road, Third Avenue South, and Broad Street. Fire Chief Matthew White said that the parade will start and end at Cornerstone Elementary. “We wanted to expand it a little bit because ... Read More »

The Baxter Fire Department is starting a door knocking smoke alarm campaign this week. Fire Chief Matthew White said the department is partnering with the State Fire Marshall’s Office and targeting the southeastern and northwestern portions of Baxter. “They’re going to help us provide some material,” White said. “Basically, what we are going to be doing is going out, and ... 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 »