Topic: Fire

Clarksville Fire Rescue reports two fires affecting four homes this weekend

June 9, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN - Clarksville Fire Rescue was busy this weekend with two house fires, one that’s been deemed “suspicious” by Fire Marshal Ray Williams.

Saturday, a call came in from residents at 916 Lucas Lane, reporting a fire in the kitchen.  Clarksville Fire Rescue stations #1 and #4 responded within six minutes and had the fire under control within five minutes of their arrival.  The cause of the fire was grease that had caught on fire in the kitchen.

One woman and a child escaped the house, and there were no injuries reported.  Williams estimates that there was over $25,000 worth of damage done to the home.  Willliams says these types of fires are common. «Read the rest of this article»

American Red Cross Two Rivers Chapter Responds to Devers Road Fire

June 4, 2013 |

Volunteers Assisting Family Members with Emergency Needs

Clarksville, TN – Local Red Cross Disaster Action Team members responded to a deadly house fire located on Devers Road in Southern Montgomery County Monday, June 3rd.

Red Cross is assisting the family with food, shelter and emotional support after their loss.  They also provided coffee, snacks, water to emergency responders on the scene. «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office shares Hotel Safety Tips for Travelers

June 2, 2013 |

Nashville, TN – As the school year comes to a close, many Tennesseans are turning their attention to family vacation plans. The State Fire Marshal’s Office asks that you remember to incorporate fire safety into travel plans before hitting the road for your summer retreat.

“Hotels and motels become a home away from home for travelers, so it is important to become familiar with new surroundings and to have a plan in place should an emergency arise,” says State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak.

Being mindful of the following safety points will help ensure that your upcoming vacation is as safe as it is fun! «Read the rest of this article»

Tennessee State Fire Marshal says Smoking-related fires are preventable

April 5, 2013 |

Nashville, TN – According to the Tennessee Fire Incident Reporting System (TFIRS), 14 percent of the state’s fire deaths last year resulted from fires caused by smoking, which made smoking the leading cause of the state’s fire fatalities in 2012.

“Putting out a cigarette or other smoking material the right way only takes seconds,” State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak says. “Those seconds can mean the difference between a fire-safe home and a home devastated by a tragic fire.”

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Tennessee State Fire Marshal urges safety in the wake of recent fire deaths

March 11, 2013 |

Change your clocks and smoke alarm batteries

Nashville, TN - With the loss of 11 lives to residential structure fires since February 28th, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging all Tennesseans to change their smoke alarm batteries when they change their clocks Saturday night for daylight saving time.

“Alarms, even those that are hard-wired, should have their batteries replaced regularly and should be tested monthly to ensure they’re providing the proper protection,” State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak says.

Eleven lives have been lost to residential house fires since February 28th, 2013.

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Clarksville Police Officer Seth Paugh receives Lifesaver Award

March 9, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Chief Al Ansley presented Officer Seth Paugh with a Lifesaver Award, Friday, for his actions at a structure fire at 306 Blaine Court.

On February 5th, 2013, Officer Paugh arrived at a structure fire and could see the interior of the residence was consumed in smoke. Officer Paugh questioned a neighbor about a vehicle located in the residence’s driveway.

Clarksville Police Officer Seth Paugh (left) receives Lifesaver Award from Chief Al Ansley (right), Friday, March 8th, 2013. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)

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Tennessee State Fire Marshal says Teach children fire safety at an early age

February 28, 2013 |

Nashville, TN – Every day, Americans experience the tragedy of a residential fire. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, more than 3,500 Americans die and approximately 18,300 are injured annually in fires. One of the primary causes of residential fire deaths and injuries for children under 10 is playing with a heat source, which includes lighters and matches.

“We urge parents to teach children at an early age about the dangers of playing with fire, to prevent child injuries, fire deaths and fire-setting behavior,” State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak says. “If your child expresses curiosity about fire or has been playing with fire, calmly but firmly explain the dangers and that matches and lighters are tools for adults only.” «Read the rest of this article»

Fire at Montgomery County EMS Station 23

By Bill Larson | February 20, 2013 |

Clarksville, TN – Wednesday morning, around 9:45am at the EMS Station 23 across the street from the Hilltop Market at 385 Highway 149, a member of the on duty EMS crew smelled smoke, and when checking for the source found the garage where their ambulance was parked engulfed in flames.

As one of the crew responded to the fire, the other called for support from area Fire Departments; units from Clarksville Fire Rescue, Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department, East Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department, Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department, and the Woodlawn Volunteer Fire Department responded to help fight the flames which were under control within 20 minutes of the initial call being placed.

An ambulance was the source of the flames that destroyed EMS Station 23 on Highway 149 in South Montgomery County earlier today

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Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office urges fire safety for Christmas trees

December 23, 2012 |

Videos show hazards posed by the holiday fixture if left to dry out

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Tennesseans with natural, fresh-cut Christmas trees in their homes to take care to keep them in water, because of the fire risk posed when they are allowed to dry out.

“The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that there is an estimated annual average of 230 home structure fires that begin with Christmas trees,” State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak says. “Properly maintaining a cut Christmas tree’s moisture content of more than 100 percent by keeping it in water significantly reduces the chance that its needles will dry out and pose a fire hazard.”

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Clarksville Fire Rescue responds to fire at The Bluffs apartment complex on Riverside Drive

December 21, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – On Thursday December 20th, at 1:31pm, Clarksville Fire Rescue and Clarksville Police responded to a smoke alarm call at The Bluffs apartment complex located at 939 Riverside Drive.

“When units first arrived on the scene, there was no visible sign of smoke or a fire,” stated Fire Marshal Ray Williams. “Upon further investigation, some smoke was seen coming out of apartment C-19.”

Clarksville Fire Rescue units respond to an apartment fire at The Bluffs apartment complex on Riverside Drive Thursday afternoon.

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