Tullahoma ladder truck… Photo provided.
“This year we have had six structure fires within the first four months compared to eleven structure fires total in 2015. “Several instances this year there have been no working smoke alarms to alert the occupants at the home,” said Fire Chief, Richard Shasteen. “There is no reason why our residents should put themselves in danger.”
The Tullahoma Fire Department will be in the Tullahoma neighborhoods starting in June. They will be available to assist with any fire safety questions. The Fire Department will also be providing free smoke alarms and free installation in Tullahoma.
The Fire Department will be available to give advice on emergency escape plans, fire safety, and any other questions if needed. There is no charge for this service.
The following is a list of dates, times, and locations for GET ALARMED Saturdays:
June 4
Sharondale/Westwood/Cumberland Ave. (NW)
10:00 am- 3:00 pm
July 9
Tara Estates/Country Club Dr. (NE)
10:00 am- 3:00 pm
August 6 Forrest Park/Dicks Dr. (SE)
10:00 am- 3:00 pm
September 10 Ellis Acres/New West Middle School/Kaywood Subdivision (SW)
10:00 am- 3:00 pm
The goal of the Tullahoma Fire Department is to help bring awareness to the importance of fire safety and also to remind citizens that working smoke alarms save lives. Last year, more than 2,700 people throughout the nation died in residential fires. Two-thirds of those who died had been living in a home that did NOT have a working smoke alarm.
The Fire Department would like to remind citizens to take just 5 minutes to check your smoke alarms. For questions about fire prevention and community education, contact Chief Richard Shasteen at rshasteen@tullahomatn.gov or call the Fire Hall at 931-455-0936.
