Another successful rescue operation was completed in Grundy County over the weekend on Flat Branch Spur. Grundy EMA assisted the Coalmont Fire Department and Grundy EMS in safely extricating an individual from a wooded area. The individual had sustained a possible leg fracture after stepping into a sinkhole/depression. Officials used the county UTV to rescue …
On Saturday around 3 p.m., emergency personnel responded Foster Falls Park for a search and rescue for an injured man. Foster Falls Volunteer Fire Department, Park Rangers, Marion County Rescue, Coalmont Cave & Cliff Rescue Tracy City Fire & Rescue, Sewanee Fire Rescue and Puckett EMS responded to the scene. After a lengthy hike into …
A multi-agency technical rescue took place at Savage Gulf on Sunday. A 38-year-old male sustained an approximate 50-foot fall while hiking the Savage Gulf Trail. The incident triggered an extensive multi-agency rescue operation. Thanks to the seamless coordination and swift action of the Grundy County Emergency Services, the individual was successfully extracted from …
On Sunday afternoon Grundy County Emergency Services responded to an ATV accident on Trail 2 at the Coalmont OHV park. A multi-agency effort involving the EMA, EMS, Sheriff’s Office, Coalmont Fire Department, Dispatch, Constable Kyle Collins, and Shawn Parson resulted in the successful location of an injured individual and three stranded riders. Using specialized rescue …
On Saturday night, Grundy County EMA responded to the rescue of a UTV that was in danger of flipping over an embankment. Coalmont Fire and Rescue, and other Grundy County EMA volunteers were able to rescue the three occupants and escort them from the wooded area. The individuals did not sustain any injuries.
On Tuesday morning, a commercial structure fire broke out at Highway 41 Auto in Tracy City. Due to the nature of the building—an active auto repair shop—the fire posed serious risks, including fuel, oil, compressed gases, and other combustible and explosive materials, as well as the oil change pits. The building was heavily damaged. Four …
Grundy County Investigators and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are still investigating the Palmer School fire that occurred on Sunday afternoon, October 27. Any tips that lead to the arrest of a suspect can earn a $5,000 cash reward. Call 1-800-762-3017 with this information. Previous Report: On Sunday afternoon, October 27, at approximately 3:43, the Palmer …
On Sunday afternoon, October 27, at approximately 3:43, the Palmer Fire Department responded to the former Palmer Elementary School for a possible structure fire with smoke visible from the building at the time of the call. Initial first responders immediately requested the additional response of mutual aid resources from surrounding fire departments for manpower and equipment, …
On Sunday, August 18, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was called to a possible drowning at Big Creek Lake in Coalmont. There was no visible body at the time of arrival. Rescue Squads were deployed, and a body was located on sonar in 12-15 feet of water. Divers then were able to retrieve the body …
