Republic Services Helps Fight Wildfire in Oregon
Jul 21, 2016 3:00 PM ET
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![Republic water tankers used to help fight a wildfire near Corvallis, Oregon](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/20160702_210716_resized.jpg)
Republic Services employee Tim Tycer was on his way home from work when he got a call letting him know there was a wild fire burning near Republic’s Coffin Butte Landfill and Pacific Region Compost (PRC) in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
Tim quickly drove to the scene and found a state trooper who let him know that they needed a water source. Tycer got the 3,500 gallon tanker used at PRC and headed back, where he filled fire trucks and tenders with water. Tim filled the truck a second time before other counties sent water tenders to help. His quick action helped to save nearby homes and wildlife habitat.