October 24, 2014
As temperatures start to dip, the state fire marshal’s office is urging Tennesseans to be careful when using alternate sources for home heating. Fire officials say with colder temperatures come more opportunities for residential fires. Fire Marshal Gary West says …
October 14, 2014
Tennessee Fire Marshal Gary West says a door can be a valuable firefighting tool. West says in a fire, closing the door when leaving a room that’s on fire is a smart move. The state Department of Commerce and Insurance …
March 24, 2014
According to the Tennessee Fire Incident Reporting System, in the past five years in Tennessee there have been 18 fires associated with medical oxygen equipment. Those fires caused seven fatalities, nine injuries, and more than $710,100 in property damage. Medical …