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March 4, 2021 in Around the TownNews

High School Equivalency Courses Available

High School Equivalency courses are offered both in person, as well as virtually, through the Tennessee Career Center located at 60 Ridley Street, Crossville, TN 38555.

The courses and tests are FREE as long as students can provide proof of Tennessee residency.

To get started, simply give Julia Goss a call at 931-459-6608, or email at julia.goss@pcsstn.com

March 2, 2021 in Around the TownNews

Congressman John Rose Office Hours in FFG

Local Office Hours – Congressman John Rose

Beginning March 11, 2021, the staff of Congressman John Rose will be in Fairfield Glade, TN on the second Thursday of each month to meet with local citizens who may need assistance with federal services.

WHAT:                        Local Office Hours –  Fairfield Glade

WHEN:                       The Second Thursday of Each Month

                                     March 11, 2021 – ongoing

TIME:                         1:00 PM to 2:00 PM CST

WHERE:                     Village Green Mall

                                    128 Stonehenge Dr.

                                     Fairfield Glade, TN 38558 

October 27, 2020 in Around the TownEmergency ServicesNews

Cumberland Co. EMS Acquire Four Lifesaving LUCAS Devices

Cumberland County Emergency Management Services is excited to announce the purchase of four LUCAS devices for their EMS crews. These devices were budgeted at $15,000 each for this fiscal year. “As mayor, one of my focuses has been improving Emergency Services in the county. This current years’ approved budget shows the Cumberland County Commission has a similar interest. We are excited to get these purchased and in service,” said Mayor Allen Foster.

A LUCAS device is a lightweight mechanical chest compression device that delivers high quality, guideline-consistent chest compressions for cardiac arrest patients. This device is very helpful in situations such as patient movement, transporting, and prolonged CPR. The LUCAS device not only presses down on the chest, it also pulls up on the chest which pulls blood back into the heart to obtain better blood circulation. The push-pull system allows for a complete recoil of the chest to ensure the blood can build up pressure that is essential to keeping the brain functioning.

According to EMS Director, Chris Miller, “This device will improve our department’s efficiency tremendously. CPR is tiresome work and rescuers trade out every two minutes to off set fatigue and to maintain good compressions. Having this LUCAS device frees up emergency personnel to provide other critical lifesaving procedures.”