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Spring Hill Fire Dept Launches New Fire Academy Program to Bolster Staffing

Issue #035

23 Mar

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

📆 List of Upcoming Events

🌥 Columbia Weather - Partly cloudy with a high of 56

🚒 Spring Hill Fire Department Launches New Fire Academy Program to Bolster Staffing

🐣 Easter Fun For The Whole Family This Weekend

🥾 Free Guided Hikes From Tennessee State Parks

🕺 50/50 Country Dance Tonight!

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Upcoming Local Events

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Spring Hill Fire Department Launches New Fire Academy Program to Bolster Staffing 

SHFD Station No. 4, scheduled to begin construction later this year. Estimated completion: fall of 2025.

Spring Hill Fire Department started its latest fire academy program this week, aiming to enlist 15 new firefighters to address various challenges within the department. With the burgeoning population of both the city and county, the demand for additional emergency services resources, including staffing, equipment, and a new fire hall, continues to escalate.

Fire Chief Graig Temple hailed the commencement of the department's first comprehensive fire academy, with 13 recruits sponsored by the FEMA Department of Homeland Security SAFER grant. Temple highlighted the diverse composition of the group, which notably includes the city's first two female firefighters.

City Administrator Pam Caskie emphasized the significance of the ongoing special census drive, urging citizens to participate as it could lead to taxpayer savings and bolster funding for crucial areas like public safety. Caskie cautioned about the potential for a property tax increase if participation remains low, urging residents to encourage their neighbors to complete the census promptly.

During its regular meeting on Monday, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved several measures pertaining to the fire department. These actions encompassed the acceptance of a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant to finance 15 additional firefighters, alongside the awarding of a contract to Chris Woods Construction Company for the construction of Fire Station No. 4, slated for Duplex Road.

Construction for Fire Station No. 4 is slated to commence later this year, with an anticipated completion date set for the fall of 2025.

Easter Fun For The Whole Family This Weekend

Easter at the Park is an event sponsored by Destiny Church at Maury County Park. Complete with an Easter Egg Hunt, Bike Giveaways and Inflatables - Join them for a day filled with family fun!

MARCH 23 | MAURY COUNTY PARK | 11:00AM-2:00PM

Find more details here

Join Muletown Rec for an egg-citing Easter Egg Dive on Sunday, March 24th from 1pm-3pm. Kids can plunge into fun-filled festivities like searching for eggs in the water and below! The dive will take place in the indoor therapy pool. There will also be Egg-Maddness happening in the gymnasium area, which will be a tournament-style game played with your decorated egg. There will be prizes! Make plans now to attend the 2nd annual Easter Egg Dive!

Free Guided Hikes From Tennessee State Parks

Longer days, warmer weather and the emerging spring wildflowers are sure signs that spring is here. Welcome the new season with the TN State Parks today for a free guided hike!

From their website: 

“Our annual Spring Hike is a great opportunity to shed the winter blahs, make new friends, and explore Tennessee State Parks' natural side. Whether you are looking for a short nature trail or an adventurous, all-day endeavor through a park's most remote stretches, you'll find what you're looking for at a Tennessee State Park. All hikes will be guided by park staff who can speak to the natural, cultural, and historical treasures that Tennessee State Parks has to offer. From the cypress swamps of the Mississippi River in West Tennessee to the rugged ridge tops and waterfalls in the middle of the state to the majestic mountains in the East, every park showcases a unique piece of Tennessee’s outdoor beauty. Happy Spring, from Tennessee State Parks!” 

50/50 Country Dance Tonight!

Schedule also includes March 23rd!

Come on down to the Cypress Barn for a one-of-a-kind 50/50 Country Dance Party. Whether you love line dancing, two-stepping, country swing, or the cha-cha-cha, they have everything you need for a great night out. Bring your partner or dance solo - everyone is welcome!

Tickets must be purchased in advance by texting Teresa Lo at 931-982-4422. Venmo, check and cash are welcome.