Kingsport Fire Department receives gift of 22 Tempur-pedic mattresses

Firefighters in Kingsport have received a gift of comfort to help them stay better rested while on the clock.

Tempur-Sealy International has donated 22 tempur-pedic mattresses and pillows to the crew at the fire department’s Station 1.

The mattresses were accepted on behalf of the fire department by Kingsport’s Area Safety Council, who’s president Bruce Lyttle said in a statement they were grateful to receive the gift, which will allow crews to perform their jobs more safely.

“The Kingsport Fire Department’s Firefighters are excited to receive the mattresses.” said Barry Brickey of the Kingsport Fire Department, “These mattresses will enable our Firefighters to get a better rest in between calls during the night.”

Brickey says the value of the mattresses and pillows is approximately $50,000.

Photo Courtesy: Kingsport Fire Department