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Livingston PD Crowded, Lease Out Additional Office Space

The Livingston Police Department will lease additional downtown space to alleviate overcrowding in the current building. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said between the city’s growth and new personnel mandates from the state, the current building has reached its capacity. He said a building next to the existing facility has been identified for the expansion. “This building was built right ... Read More »

Livingston Firefighter Upset About New Pay Scale, Aldermen Question

A Livingston firefighter addressed the Board of Aldermen Monday night over concerns about the city’s new pay scale. At the heart of the concerns expressed by Engineer Gavin Rodriquez, the city had not done enough to take care of its firefighters. Rodriquez said a new hire could make more than existing employees. “I feel the city has the best fire ... Read More »

Livingston Fire Chief Wants Local Oversight For Burning

Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said he wants to implement city burn permits, along with other layers of protection. Dial presented a change to open burn ordinances to the board of aldermen on Monday, however no action was taken. Dial said he wants to add local oversight because he has seen what happens when people only go through the state ... Read More »

Closing Doors At Night Add Protection Barrier During Home Fires

A fire inside the home can be slowed down by taking the time to secure your doors before going to sleep. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said this provides a necessary barrier to smoke and fire. Dial said a closed door can add 2-3 to even 10-15 minutes of escape time depending on the type of door. “Most of the ... Read More »

Be Aware Of Kids Handling Fireworks During 4th Of July Celebrations

Fireworks season is here and there are a number of ways that a celebration can turn into an emergency. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said that often people like to hold fireworks or shoot them at an angle which can lead to fire and injury. Dial said parents need to be vigilant that children know how to use fireworks before ... Read More »

Livingston Focusing On Public Safety Over Next 12 Months

Livingston’s new budget looks to emphasize public safety in the city over the next 12 months. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city is growing and it is time to make sure citizens get proper fire and police protection. Hayes said raising the hourly wage for 10 patrol officers to $15.50 will be a key piece to community safety. “You get ... Read More »

Home Fire Escape Time Cut To Under Five Minutes

The time available to escape a home fire has been cut to under five minutes. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said composite materials used to build homes now burn hotter and faster than real wood. Dial said the increase is not just how homes are built, but what people keep inside. “Every house now has got telephones in them, computers ... Read More »

Crews Respond To Livingston Home Fire, No Injuries

A Livingston home has been deemed a complete loss after catching on fire late Friday morning. Livingston fire crews responded to the fire on the corner of Henson and Spring Street at 11:50 a.m. Fire Chief Rocky Dial said the family was away from the home resulting in no injuries. “It was an older house. Two stories above ground, one ... Read More »

Livingston To Hire More Firefighters After Family Loses Home

Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes and Fire Chief Rocky Dial will work together to create a plan to hire two new firefighters. MTAS Fire Consultant Dennis Wolfe recommended to the board that more full time fire fighters should be added to the payroll. Hayes said the city can no longer rely alone on volunteers. “It was just time to review the ... Read More »