South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department

KME | Wetside Tender

Department Overview

Located near Ketchikan, Alaska, the South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department serves approximately 2,500 residents across 22 square miles of island coastline and rainforest terrain. Accessible only by boat or air, the department operates in one of the most remote areas in the U.S.

Community & Response

Accessible only by air or sea, South Tongass operates in one of the most remote regions in the United States. This Fouts 3000 Tender provides critical water transport and supply capacity for fire operations in areas with limited hydrant infrastructure, enhancing reliability for both structural and wildland responses across the island’s challenging environment.