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MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. — A community meeting in McMinn County got heated tonight as residents discussed where they will get help in an emergency and how long it could possibly take to get it.
If approved by the McMinn County commissioners, new volunteer fire department called the North McMinn County Fire and Rescue Team would serve District 9. McMinn County commissioner, J.W. McPhail says the new department would shut down Union Grove Volunteer Fire Department. McMinn County Resident Margaret McCowan was outraged to hear that at Monday night’s meeting, and says her loyalty lies in the department which is about 35 years old.
McCowan says, “The fire hall and the volunteers that work there- they have been more than outstanding over the years.” Commissioner McPhail says anyone that is a qualified responder would be welcome to join the new department.
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