Tag Archives: Fire

Maybe some weekend work planned outside? A reminder that burn permits are still required region-wide. The state requires burn permits until May 15 when humidity increases. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the cities in Putnam County require burn permits year-round. “Every city has their own ordinance and issues their own fire permits,” White said. “Outside of the city limits ... Read More »

The Monterey community rallying around the Kennedy family who lost their home and all of their belongings in a fire Tuesday morning. Terry Kennedy said her family of 10 awoke Tuesday morning to the smell of smoke and soon after fled the house. She said the community came together quickly to help find a way to address their needs. “And ... Read More »

Forecasted winter weather on Wednesday brings reminders of alternative heating source safety. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said a key factor to using things like space heaters, is to make sure they plug directly into a wall and not an extension cord or power cord. “The danger there is some of the cords are not big enough to handle the ... Read More »

Fentress County Fire Department has completed the process to replace of all four fire trucks in its fleet. Chief Larry Cooper said the final replacement was purchased for some $60,000 and picked up just last week. “The fleet we’ve got is really old and it’s really expensive to replace these trucks and we were in much need of some smaller ... 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 »

Baxter Fire Department moving forward with two grants that will help the department’s operations. Chief Matthew White said one grant is for some $5,000 through Twin Lakes. “For purchasing an air pack, and SCBA for us to wear,” White said. “We have one that’s currently down and we need to put that back into service.” White said the department also ... Read More »

A fire last night on Cookeville’s Montgomery Avenue caused significant damage to a vacant duplex. Fire Chief Benton Young said crews responded to the call within four minutes just before midnight. “When they arrived on scene they encountered heavy fire and heavy smoke,” Young said. “They had it under control in about 25 minutes or so.” Young said crews were ... Read More »

Investigators believe at least six people died in a house fire overnight in Cumberland County. The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department, Fire Department and the TBI are investigating the fire. No foul play suspected. It is believed four adults and two children died in the fire that consumed a home in the 4300 block of Plateau Road. According to the Sheriffs ... Read More »

Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said if you want to avoid a kitchen fire this Thanksgiving, pay attention to your stove while cooking. Young said from his experience, an unattended oven is the main contributor to house fires this time of year. “Sometimes people get preoccupied with family members coming into their home and have something cooking on the stove,” ... Read More »

After a dry start to the week, Sparta residents should be able to receive burn permits starting Monday. Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said Friday’s rain and the forecasted weekend rain should make conditions safer for outdoor burns. He said they use several avenues to inform the decision on whether or not to issue burn permits. “Get a call in ... Read More »