Prentice Cooper State Forest will be closed on Friday, March 14, due to the ongoing wildfires. Tennessee Forestry has suspended all burn permits through Monday. Mullins Cove Volunteer Fire Department first responded to the fire in the Grandview Church of God area at 7:18 a.m. on Wednesday. According to the state’s fire map website, the fire has …
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Fire Burns Several Acres in Prentice Cooper State Forest on Wednesday
At 7:18 a.m. Wednesday, Mullins Cove Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire near Grandview Church of God. The fire was located halfway up the mountain in Prentice Cooper State Forest. TN Forestry arrived on the scene, took command, and released MCVFD from the area. According to the state forest fire map, the fire …
Tennessee American Announces Recipients of 2024 Firefighting Support Grants
Tennessee American Water is awarding over $22,000 to multiple firefighting agencies in the area through the Company’s 2024 Firefighting Support Grant program. The grants provide supplemental funding to emergency responders for items such as critical equipment, training and community education. “As we remember 9-11 this week, we think of our first responders who stand ready …
Area Volunteer Fire Departments Receiving State Grants
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office proudly announce that 196 Tennessee volunteer fire departments will receive grants as part of the $10 million Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program. Area departments receiving grants: South Pittsburg Mountain, Mt. Crest in Bledsoe County, Crossroads in Powell Crossroads, Mullins …
“The Beast” Goes Home
The Mullins Cove Volunteer Fire Department retired its front-line fire truck, a 1984 Maxim S Model, and reunited her with her original fire department, the Canterbury Volunteer Fire Department, Canterbury Ct. on Saturday For the last 15 years, the 1984 Maxim, affectionately named “The Beast”, faithfully served the Mullins Cove and River Canyon Rd community. …
Historic Fire Truck Reunited with Original Department after 20 Years
The Mullins Cove Volunteer Fire Department is preparing to retire its front-line fire truck, a 1984 Maxim S Model, and reunite her with her original fire department, the Canterbury Volunteer Fire Department, Canterbury Ct. For the last 15 years, the 1984 Maxim, affectionately named “The Beast”, faithfully served the Mullins Cove and River Canyon Rd …
Mullins Cove Fire Department Receives Grant for Needed Equipment
Mullins Cove Fire Department has received a grant for equipment from the Tennessee Division of Forestry. The grant includes wildland firefighting gear and 2 backpack blowers. Mullins Cove Volunteer Firefighters recently completed S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior and the online portion of S-130 firefighter training and earned an NWCG Certificate of Completion. The new …
