The Chattanooga Fire Department is taking another step to help bridge the gap between first responders and the special needs community. This newest advancement is through special tools to help in the event of an emergency. Each of the city's 26 fire engines now carry special kits to help in emergencies with people who have trouble communicating because of intellectual disabilities. "These trucks are full of things from front to back so it had to be a small kit," Captain Skyler Phillips said. Each truck is now equipped with a green back and manual.