Tag Archives: Fire Department

The Putnam County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a training event Tuesday to create better cohesion among agencies from across jurisdictions. Putnam County 9-1-1 Assistant Director Josh Womack said law enforcement, rescue squads, and fire departments from across the county will have separate drills and scenarios to work through. He said the training will help them develop skills for ... Read More »

After a work session and meetings with department heads, Monterey Aldermen approved a first draft of a new fiscal-year budget Monday night that Aldermen admit will not work. Board Member Alex Garcia said the draft was approved so that the town could have a second reading in May, a third in June, and be approved by July 1. The board ... Read More »

Property taxes, garbage rates, and water rates will all likely be on the rise in the coming fiscal year as Monterey Aldermen work to balance the city’s budget. The board also agreed to no cost of living pay adjustment for city employees at Tuesday’s special-called meeting. Board Member Alex Garcia said city employees received a handsome pay adjustment last year. ... Read More »

Ballistic film will be installed at two Putnam County Schools, Prescott Elementary and Middle Schools, marking the first installation of the protective security device. Director of Schools Corby King said while high-powered rounds can still shoot through the film, the aggressor cannot bust through the glass as was seen at the Covenant School shooting in Nashville. . “Just from slowing ... Read More »

Doyle Volunteer Fire Department hosting Hazardous Materials training classes starting July 20. Fire Chief Jason Sparks said the training is not required for volunteer firefighters, but it is required for those firefighters seeking certification. He said the classes improve awareness and evaluation and handling skills in dealing with hazardous materials. “We handle small quantities or small incidents that are hazardous ... Read More »

The Livingston Board of Aldermen voted Monday night to purchase a new first responder truck for the fire department. The money to purchase the truck comes from the sale of police vehicles and some old equipment. Police Chief Ray Smith said the fire department has traditionally had a used truck. “We’re appreciative of what we did have, but it’s a ... Read More »

The Putnam County Fire Department wants to add three new firefighters to help strengthen service in the western part of the county. Fire Chief Tom Brown said he wants to place fulltime firefighters at the Bloomington Springs Station. Currently, Brown said most of the nighttime service for that area comes from station 11 in Cookeville. “We have a part-time man ... Read More »

Gainesboro Fire Department wants residents to be aware that the natural gas smell downtown is being addressed by the gas company. Assistant Chief Isaac Davis there have been three reported leaks near the jail and on Montpellier Avenue. “There’s no imminent danger as of right now, what it is is the line is underneath the road on the outside,” Davis ... Read More »

Cookeville Fire Department responded to a second structure fire on Tuesday around 6 p.m. Lieutenant Zachary Womack said the fire was at a residence located on North Dixie Avenue north of Tennessee Tech’s campus. After arriving on the scene and seeing visible smoke and flames, Womack said they determined the fire was coming from the basement area of the abandoned ... Read More »

A lack of volunteer interest and current staffing numbers has the Sparta Fire Department in need of more positions. Fire Chief Kirk Young said the city is considering paying volunteers as part-time employees to help resolve the issue. “It’s a matter of going to the scene and having enough people at the scene,” Young said. “I see in the future ... Read More »