Maury County Fire Department
Coverage of Maury County Fire Department in the Nexus archive.
- Man expected to survive after falling 20ft into septic tank at Maury County school
A subcontractor fell 20 feet into an empty concrete septic tank at Santa Fe Unit School in Maury County, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation. The man was airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with serious injuries but is expected to survive.
- Man killed in Maury County motorcycle crash
A man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Maury County, according to the Maury County Fire Department. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
- PHOTOS: Worker rescued after falling into Septic Tank Vault at Tennessee School
A subcontractor fell approximately 20 feet into an underground septic tank at Santa Fe Unit School in Tennessee, prompting a rescue by the Maury County Fire Department.
- Subcontractor flown to Nashville hospital after falling 20 feet into TN school’s new septic tank
A subcontractor fell approximately 20 feet into a new septic tank at Santa Fe Unit School, requiring a technical rescue operation by Maury County Fire Department and resulting in the victim being airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Crews coordinated with Columbia Power and Water to shut down overhead power lines during the rescue.
- Two men ‘significantly’ burned while trying to relight burn pile at Tennessee construction site
Two men sustained significant burn injuries while attempting to relight a burn pile at a Maury County, Tennessee construction site. The incident occurred when the pile, still containing hot coals, ignited due to an accelerant, causing a flash fire. One man was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
- Power outages, downed trees blocking Maury County roadways after storms
Strong storms caused power outages and downed trees, blocking roadways in Maury County, Tenn. The Maury County Fire Department and other agencies are working on cleanup efforts, advising drivers to exercise caution.
- Man’s arm gets stuck in machine at local Middle Tennessee market
A man's arm became stuck in a dough sheeter at Savarino’s Market in Columbia, Tennessee, prompting a rescue by the Maury County Fire Department. Crews used a hydraulic spreader after other methods failed, and the man humorously remarked, 'time to get back to work.'
- Two vehicles damaged in fire at Maury County home
Two vehicles were damaged in a fire at a home in Maury County, Tennessee, on Saturday night. The Maury County Fire Department responded to the vehicle fire on Campbellsville Pike, which started near a home. No damage to the home was reported, and the fire was quickly contained.
- Three separate motorcycle crashes leave at least one dead
Three motorcycle crashes occurred in Maury County, Tennessee, resulting in at least one death. The first fatal crash happened on Clara Mathis Road near Blackburn Lane, and two additional serious crashes were reported within 24 hours. The Maury County Fire Department is urging caution for the July 4th holiday travel season.
- Stranded boaters rescued from Duck River in Maury County
Two boaters were rescued from a cliff face on the Duck River in Maury County after their boat began sinking. The Maury County Fire Department coordinated the rescue, with some responders arriving by boat and others on foot. The 911 call center provided critical information to locate the stranded individuals, who were later transported to the Iron Bridge boat ramp.