KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Ronnie Layne, a master firefighter in Knoxville who had nearly 20 years of service in the department, has died, according to the Knoxville Fire Department.
Layne died Nov. 13 with his wife, Rebecca, and his mother by his side, the department said in a statement.
The department noted in a post that they remember Layne for his dedication to the city and the smiles he brought to others. When he was not working at the fire department, he could often be found at a dispatch console sending fire trucks across Knoxville, according to the statement…