Last Updated on February 2, 2026 11:30 am
Watauga Rescue has announced a new collaborative partnership with Meat Camp Fire Department, aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities across the Meat Camp and Todd/Creston regions.
Partnership Highlights
- Watauga Rescue will share its current 6-wheeled Polaris side-by-side with Meat Camp Fire
- This follows the recent acquisition of a new Polaris ADV 1000
Operational Benefits
The partnership will improve emergency response by:
- Providing quicker patient access
- Enabling safer patient carry-out operations
- Enhancing response in challenging locations like:
- Elk Knob State Park
- New River areas
- Supporting fire ground operations
- Wildland fire response
- Extreme weather interventions
- Farm land access
Community Impact
This collaboration ensures faster, more effective rescue operations, directly benefiting both local residents and visitors.
“Together, we’re better prepared to serve,” officials stated, emphasizing the shared commitment to community safety and professional teamwork.
