On August 24, 1995, Rescue Diver Corey Berggren of the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad died while conducting dive operations in a quarry to recover the body of a drowning victim.
The National Emergency Training Center (NETC) campus will be closed during the government shutdown, including access to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to check for updates as the situation evolves.
Corey was my next door neighbor when I still lived with my mom in Knoxville. He was the best neighbor and friend ever. I moved to Atlanta in 1986 and we lost touch. I was just absolutely broken hearted when I was told he had died. He was really a beautiful soul. I’ve never been blessed to meet anyone like him since. God rest his sweet soul .
– Laura Vaughan