New NIMO team takes over Little Knife Fire response, community thanks firefighters

Local New NIMO team takes over Little Knife Fire response, community thanks firefightersOver the last several days, the National Incident Management Organization (NIMO) has undergone a transition, as the first NIMO team assigned to the Little Knife Fire has handed over management of the incident to a second NIMO team that recently arrived in Cook County. “Authority has been given to the new NIMO team to manage the fire.” Long said communication between firefighters working in the field and the incident management team occurs frequently to ensure the safety of the firefighters and fire operations. Gunflint Trail community shows supportAs firefighters continue suppression efforts on the Little Knife Fire, along the Gunflint Trail, businesses and community members have placed handmade signs thanking firefighters and personnel. Public information officers Steve Long and Peg Robertson spoke with Kalli Hawkins at noon on Tuesday to provide the latest updates on the Little Knife Fire.