Command Staff

Chief
currently vacant

Hugh Laxton
Captain, USAR & Heavy Rescue
Hugh Laxton is a native of Knoxville. He has been a member of KCR since 1982. He has held a number of positions within this organization. Currently he is the Specialty Teams Captain, overseeing the Dive Team, Heavy Rescue Team, and Cave/Vertical Team. He serves on several state committees on EMS and is a Captain with the Knoxville Fire Department.

Trevor Pickel
Captain, Cave and Vertical
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Bart Fremow
Captain, Water Rescue & Dive Recovery

Stephanie Gamble
Captain, Search and Rescue

Will Steward
Captain, Cadets


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