Kevin Nunn has served as the Fire Chief for the North Tooele Fire District, according to the district's 2025 membership directory for the Tooele Opioid Response Network. His tenure in leadership within the district included managing resources for a community where, as noted by Nunn in a June 25, 2024, Bureau of Land Management blog post, there are no hydrants in the west desert or along I-80, necessitating the transportation of water to combat fires.
Nunn's career in public service began in 2001 with Laramer County Emergency Services in Colorado, according to a June 17, 2026, press release regarding fire chief finalists. Following his time in Colorado, Nunn worked for the City of Pigeon Forge Fire Department in Tennessee and the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department in Tennessee, performing various roles in firefighting, training, leadership, and emergency management. Most recently, prior to his role as Fire Chief, Nunn served as an Emergency Management Specialist with the Y-12 National Security Complex in Tennessee, according to that same June 17, 2026, press release.
Nunn's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University and a Master of Science degree in Emergency Management from Eastern Kentucky University, according to the June 17, 2026, press release.
During his time leading the North Tooele Fire District, Nunn accepted a donation of a 2001 Freightliner FL 112 wildland water tender from the BLM Utah West Desert District on June 25, 2024. This equipment was transferred through the Rural Fire Readiness program, which facilitates the transfer of surplus firefighting equipment from the BLM to local partners. According to the June 25, 2024, Bureau of Land Management blog post, the addition of this off-road capable vehicle was intended to enhance the district's ability to suppress wildfires, as the district previously possessed only one water tender that lacked off-road capabilities.
Nunn's leadership of the North Tooele Fire District concluded when Brett Nash joined the department as the new chief, according to a Gephardt Daily report published on October 9, 2026. Nash succeeded former Fire Chief Kevin Nunn, according to that October 9, 2026, report.
While Nunn's leadership was marked by efforts to secure vital equipment for the district's mission, the North Tooele Fire District continues to serve a growing community. As noted by North Tooele Fire District public information officer Jon Smith in the October 9, 2026, Gephardt Daily article, the department remains committed to public safety and ensuring the district is prepared to meet the needs of the residents it serves during this period of community growth.
What this means for Tooele
For the residents of Tooele, the transition from Kevin Nunn to Brett Nash marks a new chapter for the North Tooele Fire District. Nunn's tenure focused on securing essential resources like off-road water tenders, ensuring the district can effectively manage wildfire risks in the desert regions where hydrants are unavailable.
