Bobcat of Redding Sales Specialist Answers Call of Duty

Called to Serve 

As a retired U.S. Marine, Tucker Zimmerman is trained to react when duty calls. That’s exactly what the Bobcat of Redding sales specialist did when a Northern California wildfire threatened the community where his customers live and work. 

The Carr wildfire began July 23, 2018, when sparks from a blown trailer tire ignited dry brush alongside a state highway. Strong winds combined with dry conditions caused the fire to spread quickly and erratically, making it difficult for fire crews to contain the blaze. 

By July 26, the wildfire began to spread east toward the Shasta County community and the town of Redding. That’s when Tucker knew it was time to act. 

“I didn’t have a good feeling about the direction of the fire, so I began to call customers to check on them,” he says. “I tell all my customers, when you purchase a machine, you become part of my Bobcat family.” 

As news reports came in that the fire was continuing to encroach on the community, Tucker used his visibility as a local Bobcat of Redding salesperson to offer help communitywide.