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The Englewood Fire Department is dedicated to providing modern, timely, and efficient emergency services to the citizens of Englewood and its surrounding areas. Their offerings include fire suppression, vehicle extrication, medical first response, and fire prevention programs for local schools and churches. Staffed by 25 volunteer personnel, the department emphasizes continuous training and preparedness, requiring all members to complete Basic Firefighter I and II certifications. Additionally, they run an Explorer program in collaboration with the Boy Scouts of America, allowing young people aged 14 to 18 to engage in various aspects of firefighting while training alongside experienced firefighters. Generated from the website

Established in 1953, the Riceville Utility District serves the community of Riceville, Tennessee, providing essential water services to approximately 1,500 connections. The district began by utilizing a local spring and has since transitioned to sourcing treated water from the Hiwassee Utility Commission to meet growing demand and ensure quality. The Riceville Utility District is committed to maintaining cost-effective operations while adhering to state and federal infrastructure regulations. With regular monthly meetings open to the public, the district emphasizes transparency and community involvement in its decision-making processes. Generated from the website

Etowah Utilities offers a range of public utility services and is one of the departments of the City of Etowah. Located in Etowah, Tenn., it provides electricity, purchased from Tennesse Valley Authority, across McMinn, Monroe and Polk counties. It also distributes natural gas to the counties and other distributors. Etowah Utilities further engages in water purification and provides potable water for domestic and commercial use to citizens from the Hiwassee river. Some of the department's other services include sewer tapping, residential sprinkler water tapping and gas main extensions.