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Melissa Melching said, \u201cThe rehab center is a place where first responders can go to eat, get medical supplies, relax, get cleaned up, and stock up on supplies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Thursday, the Salvation Army provided 625 meals, 1,500 snacks, 2,150 bottles of water, and 1,575 Gatorades to first responders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adam Linsenbigler, Chaplain and Support Services Commander for the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department, expressed his gratitude for Lt. Melching and the Sevierville Salvation Army.&nbsp;\u201cI was tasked with leading the Rehab units for the Hatcher Mountain\/Indigo Lane fire in Sevier County. As the fire grew, so did our response, which required more supplies and more help. I had the privilege of meeting Lt. Melissa Melching and her team. She was very attentive and fit right into our team. Her knowledge, dedication and organization were a key to our success. She worked tirelessly the first night into the morning before finally taking a short time to nap. She is a huge asset to have on our team,&#8221; said Linsenbigler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Melching, the rehab facility will be in place until at least next week continuing to serve first responders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"credits-overlay\" data-target=\".wp-image-7094\">Eric Short<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wears Valley, TN \u2013 The Salvation Army of Sevierville has partnered with local volunteers and the Pigeon Forge Fire Department to setup a rehab center at the Pigeon Forge High 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