2025 Reno Fire Department Yearly Review

The City of Reno held its 2025 Fire Department Yearly Review, highlighting significant operational and procurement achievements. The department responded to a record 57,000 calls, expanded its workforce by integrating 24 firefighters from the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, and incorporated a new fire station (Station 15) at the airport. Procurement highlights included the acquisition of new apparatus such as a squad, UTV for rapid extraction, air bottle refill trailer, ambulance, two Type 3 brush engines, and a heavy rescue vehicle—the first since 1986. Additionally, new Nederman exhaust systems were installed in 10 fire stations and the fleet shop to improve safety. The department also launched a public-facing incident dashboard and implemented an online compliance platform for fire code inspections. Future plans include capacity improvements at Station 12 and participation in a regionalization study to explore collaborative emergency service models. No specific contract awards or dollar amounts were disclosed, but the report emphasized ongoing investments in equipment, training, and regional coordination to enhance service delivery and firefighter safety.