Forty years ago, residents had over 17 minutes to escape a home fire with their lives. Today, they have under 3 minutes. A closed door could buy you time during a home fire and could save your life. #firesafety
Safety Talk
Putnam County Fire Department, Putnam County E-911 (TN) and Cookeville Fire Department were at Northeast Elementary School today to talk with students K-4 grades about different... https://t.co/Oeaw3LdMJb
“The Wall that Heals”
Yesterday the traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall arrived in Cookeville.
The Wall opened to the public this morning at 10 am and will remain open... https://t.co/n4sqvda5hC
A good portion of the central and eastern U.S. has seen a LOT of rain over the past few days. Many rivers and creeks are running high. Stay aware, and remember to NEVER drive through a flooded roadway. You never know what is or isn't (like the road) beneath those murky waters.
Most of the burn injuries treated in burn centers occur in the home (73%). Visit https://t.co/xxOinu1b3p to learn more about how to prevent scalding in your home. #IAFF
CFD Station 3, A Shift, with the new look of the Cookeville Fire Department. Pictured are, from left to right, Engineer Tyler Sullivan, Lieutenant Chuck McFalls, and Firefighter Jacob Stevenson