Heavy rescue truck joining Athens firefighting fleet

The following has been released by the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department

The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department (ACCFD) will officially place into service Rescue 4 on 10/24/25. Rescue 4 is a custom-built heavy rescue vehicle designed to strengthen the department’s technical rescue and emergency response operations across the community.

Approved by the Mayor and Commission through the county’s Apparatus Replacement Plan,

Rescue 4 represents a major investment in public safety and the future readiness of the Fire

Department.

“Rescue 4 is a testament to our continued commitment to protecting the residents and visitors of Athens-Clarke County,” said Fire Chief Nate Moss. “This vehicle provides our firefighters with the most advanced equipment available to respond to complex rescue situations quickly and effectively.”

Constructed by E-One, Rescue 4 features a heavy-duty Typhoon chassis and carries specialized

equipment for technical rescue, vehicle extrication, trench and confined-space operations, high-

angle rescues, and structural collapse incidents. The apparatus is also outfitted with medical and

firefighter-rehabilitation gear to support prolonged emergency scenes.

“This new unit enhances our ability to respond to high-risk incidents both within Athens-Clarke

County and throughout the region,” said Captain, Aaron Claas. “Having these capabilities in our

County saves critical time when every second counts.”

Rescue 4 comes fully stocked with durable, mission-ready tools that ensure reliability during

demanding rescue operations. The vehicle replaces two older rescue apparatus that had served

the community for decades.