Moreover, rural fire departments often serve as hubs for community engagement. Hosting events, fundraisers, and educational programs, these departments foster a strong sense of camaraderie among ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The yellow fire trucks seen in rural parts of the country will remain yellow after the acquisition of the Rural Metro Fire Department, which was founded in 1940s.

Small volunteer fire departments are used to stretching dollars every way they can. In my department, all but one of our trucks were bought used. Our engine was bought new because that was the only ...