Martin Fire Department
Martin Firefighters to receive new safety equipment
Story by Press Reporter Macenna True The Martin board of aldermen and mayor heard a resolution read by city recorder Kelly Wilson authorizing Martin to participate in a grant program that would assist the fire department with receiving bulletproof vests for firefighters. Fire Chief Jamie Summers applied for the grant in May. “It’s the kind…
Read MoreAll about team for Martin Fire Department
By Sabrina Bates News Producer When “Mayday, Mayday” comes across the line of radios within a department that has been battling a blaze, it creates an even deeper sense of urgency for firefighters. When everyone else goes running out of a burning building, fire crews are running inside. Facing lack of oxygen, heavy equipment, unstable…
Read MoreNational Night Out set for Tuesday in downtown Martin
National Night Out is a free event that brings together community helpers and families. It is designed to encourage neighbors to be a bit friendlier toward one another and parents to be armed with resources to keep their children out of harm’s way. This year’s event will take Tuesday from 4:30-8 p.m. in Virginia Weldon…
Read MoreMFD battles early morning blazes
Tuesday was a busy morning for Martin firefighters as they battled two structure fires in Martin. The first early-morning blaze was reported at 3:40 Tuesday. MFD Chief Jamie Summers said a fire likely started in the garage at 1300 Pleasant Hill Rd and when he arrived on the scene, it was fully involved. As…
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