Board of Fire Commissioners | May 5, 2026

The Washoe County Board of Fire Commissioners held a meeting on May 5, 2026, which included several procurement-related actions and budget discussions. The board approved the purchase of 71 KNG M150 mobile wildland radios and accessories from Black Point LLC for up to $295,500, 62 self-contained breathing apparatus and related equipment from MES for $560,220.22, and 65 R2400 Cradlepoint routers with accessories from Lear for up to $240,005. The meeting also featured a detailed financial presentation by CFO Crystal Sublett, covering the fiscal year 2025-2026 general fund and capital project funds, highlighting favorable revenue and expenditure projections, and discussing budget priorities for fiscal year 2027. The board unanimously approved the tentative budget, which includes funding for staffing, equipment maintenance, and capital projects. Additionally, the board acknowledged receipt of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District's single audit report, which noted two findings related to procurement suspension and debarment verification and reporting errors, with recommendations to improve internal controls. Other topics included operational updates, mutual aid agreements, and community safety programs.