Knoxville's Rural Metro Fire North and East Crews recently took part in a specialized training session on House Mountain, aimed at improving readiness for wilderness rescue operations. According to their social media post, the exercise focused on the safe and efficient management of injured hiker extractions from the rugged terrains of the House Mountain trails.
Training often includes the adoption of new technologies and methods, and for Rural Metro Fire, this involved the integration of new wheeled stokes baskets and advanced protective gear. This equipment is designed to protect both patients and first responders.
Rural Metro Fire invites the public to engage with those dedicated to community safety. They encourage citizens to consider how they can contribute to the community's safety efforts. Interested individuals can contact the 24-hour membership line at 865.371.7495 for more information on partnering with the brigade.
