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Doyle Fire Receives Grant For New Rescue Equipment

The Doyle Volunteer Fire Department received a grant from the State Fire Marshal’s Office meant to increase its rescue capabilities. Fire Chief Jason Sparks said the grant will provide them with lightweight PPE that is dual-certified for rescue and wildland firefighting in addition to other tools meant to improve their abilities in rescue situations. Sparks said the materials from the ... Read More »

Cookeville Fire Receives Grant For Rescue Squad Equipment

The Cookeville Fire Department has secured a grant of some $62,000 for new turnout gear and upgraded rescue squad equipment. Fire Chief Benton Young said several years ago, Cookeville City Council bought lightweight turnout gear for each department employee, but employees have left and been replaced by people who cannot fit that gear. He said the department also requested swiftwater ... Read More »

Gainesboro Fire Receives $100,000 Grant For New Suits

Gainesboro Fire Department will use a new $100,000 grant to purchase eight sets of turnout gear and eight self-contained breathing packs. Assistant Fire Chief Isaac Davis said the current turnout gear was purchased in 2011 and needs to be replaced. Davis said the new heat-proof suits will offer firefighters increased safety when dealing with structure fires. “It’s very important,” Davis ... Read More »

Celina Aldermen Backing Fire Department On Turnover Gear Purchase

The Celina Volunteer Fire Department getting new turnout gear thanks to a grant and the city’s support. Firefighter Russell West said the department received a $20,000 state grant. He approached the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night seeking an additional $30,000 to completely replace the inventory. “Our newest gear was about 2011,” West said. “We have about four sets of it. ... Read More »

Volunteer Firefighter Grant Program Applications Open

Applications are now open for the state’s Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program. The Nameless Volunteer Fire Department were awarded some $20,000 last year. Chief Josh Locke said that grant was used to purchase brand-new turnout gear and a thermal imager. “It’s a lifesaver for us because if not, we were using gear that was so old that it ... Read More »

Algood’s New Fire Equipment First Step To Updating Department

The Algood Fire Department receiving new gear is a key first step in catching the department up on outdated equipment. Fire Chief Victor Jones said 90 percent of his department’s gear was set to expire within a year. Jones said it is not a matter of technology changing, he said that after nearly a decade the old gear could not ... Read More »

Algood Fire Equipment Approved To Replace Expiring Gear

Roughly $52,000 worth of equipment for the Algood Fire Department was approved by the city council Tuesday night. This purchase includes 10 complete turnout gear sets and three complete self-contained breathing apparatus kits. City Administrator Keith Morrison said this was necessary for the department to catch up on equipment that was nearing expiration. “The intent is to get this caught ... Read More »