![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rettig took questions from the public about the new equipment and explained the process of fighting a wildfire, saying that now the team is “highly trained with the right equipment. These two new vehicles have off-road capabilities and are able to “pump and roll” during wildfire events, according to team leader Captain Brad Rettig. Team members are attending fire school in Pennsylvania and Colorado for more wildland fire training.įor its new Specialty Wildland Team, Rural Metro has acquired a new brush truck and water tender that are designed specifically for wildfire emergencies. The unit will be based at the Corryton station and will be able to respond to any area incidents as well as to calls from around the country, if deployed. According to Rural Metro spokesperson Jeff Bagwell, the team will be available for deployment in Knox County as well as “anywhere our parent company has contracts with FEMA or other entities such as Cal Fire.” The Specialty Wildland Team for the county – and the new equipment – were introduced in a press conference at Rural Metro station No. Crews investigate chemical spill in North Knox County ![]()
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