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Knoxville fire chief reports ladder-truck inspection, testing and regional alert training
Summary
Fire Chief Cal Wyman told the council that he and Deputy Chief Bacus inspected a possible replacement ladder truck in Virginia and sent it for manufacturer testing; he also reported that 37 Marion County emergency responders participated in recent alert training in Knoxville.
Fire Chief Cal Wyman reported to the Knoxville City Council on Jan. 5 that he and Deputy Chief Bacus traveled to Virginia last week to inspect a potential replacement ladder truck for the Knoxville Fire Department. According to Wyman, the vehicle was sent to Pierce for full testing and, pending the results, staff will negotiate a final purchase price.
Wyman also briefed the council on recent training: 37 Marion County emergency personnel from Knoxville Fire Department, Knoxville Rural, Knoxville Police Department, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion County EMA participated in an alert-training exercise at Knoxville Middle School.
Wyman’s report was provided as an informational update; the council took no procurement vote at the meeting. Next steps for the ladder-truck purchase include completing Pierce’s testing and returning to council with price, financing and specifications for formal consideration if staff recommends acquisition.
