Double Springs Fire Department

Double Springs FD no longer running medical calls in Black Pond


The Double Springs Town Council unanimously approves a letter provided by the Double Springs Fire Department discontinuing medical calls to Black Pond. Clockwise from bottom left, Mayor Elmo Robinson, council member Hobby Walker, Attorney Jeff Mobley, council members Tim Cockrell, Adam Veal, Andy McSpadden and Brittney Tucker and Town Clerk Whittney Courington.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A letter from the Double Springs Fire Department stating they would discontinue medical calls in the Black Pond community effective March 12, was unanimously approved by the town council at their regular meeting Monday, March 10.

Highway 278 west of Double Springs shut down due to vehicle fires


Flames engulf the cab of a log truck that was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 278 just west of Double Springs. Thankfully, only minor injuries have been reported. (Courtesy photo)
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Motorists are being urged to avoid the area of Highway 278 a quarter mile past Mt. Carmel Church between Double Springs and Natural Bridge, Thursday morning, May 30, due to two vehicles engulfed in flames.

Fire destroys local business


Treasure Hunters Marketplace was destroyed by fire last night. Double Springs Fire Department was still monitoring the smoldering structure for flareups this morning.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Treasure Hunters Marketplace on Highway 195 in Double Springs, home to numerous vendors, was destroyed by fire last night. The Double Springs Fire Department responded to a call at around 11:58 p.m....

Double Springs struggling to collect fire dues


Double Springs Fire Chief Brandon Lewis, left, and Lt. Erik Gilbreath show the letter that is being sent out with fire dues, giving a cost breakdown of the equipment they use.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Double Springs town officials and fire department personnel are expressing concern that a significant percentage of those living in the city’s fire coverage area, but not in the town limits are not paying their fire dues, yet are receiving fire protection services.