Tag Archives: Putnam County Rescue Squad

A seventeen-hour rescue of a male stranded in Fall Creek Falls Park Tuesday and Wednesday hampered by severe weather. The man died and the cause of death is unknown. Piney Volunteer Fire Department PIO Tiwanna Bricker said forty to fifty people were involved in the rescue which began around 3:00pm Tuesday and ended around 8:00am on Wednesday. Bricker said rescuers ... Read More »

Putnam County Rescue Squad getting the first gift of the holiday season, a straight axle box truck. Public Information Officer Mike Herrick said the rescue squad was looking into purchasing new trailers to replace the aging ones they use to haul heavy equipment. Herrick said Cookeville Heating and Cooling was working to sell the truck, but chose to donate it ... Read More »

Putnam County Swift Water Rescue Squad members are in Texas training for swift water rescue tactics to improve response. EMA Director Tyler Smith said unfortunately the training had to be postponed in February, because the skills could have been used this weekend. Smith said it is better late than never, because water rescues have been more common over the last ... Read More »

Putnam County residents can expect mail from their local rescue squad asking for donations for this year’s fundraiser. The funds are used to purchase upgraded equipment and train volunteers. Public Information Officer Mike Herrick said this year’s target is $100,000. “Being volunteer, we do not have any payroll,” Herrick said. “The items to outfit those individuals for the specialized teams, ... Read More »

During Sunday night’s flash floods in Putnam County, an individual had to be rescued from their vehicle. Putnam County Emergency Management Agency Director Tyler Smith said it only takes two feet of water to pick up a car. When you come to a flooded road, Smith Said thinking of all the variables before you try and cross can save a ... Read More »

No matter your age, wear a life jacket even if you believe you’re a strong swimmer. That’s the advice from Putnam County Rescue Squad PIO Mike Herrick. He said nine times out of ten drowning accidents, people didn’t wear a life jacket. “People can get caught off guard, they may get injured and lose consciousness and not have the opportunity ... Read More »