Meeting

Board of Fire Commissioners | Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Body

Washoe County, Nevada

Date

August 31, 2026

Jurisdiction

State & Local

🚨 Public Safety 🏗️ Construction & Infrastructure Physical Infrastructure Grants & Funding

The Washoe County Truckee Meadows Fire Protection Board of Fire Commissioners held a meeting on September 1, 2026, focusing on several key operational and procurement-related updates. The board recognized the retirement of longtime communications manager Adam Mayberry and introduced new employees, including a new public information officer and fire management officer. Significant procurement activity included the receipt and upfitting of three new Type 1 structural firefighting engines, expected to be operational by late 2026. The board also discussed ongoing infrastructure projects such as internet service installation at Fire Station 35 and the transfer of surplus funds for Station 37 renovations. Additionally, the board reviewed wildfire response efforts, regional cooperation, and funding mechanisms, including FEMA disaster funding and a memorandum of understanding with the Truckee Meadows Firefighters Association, which was unanimously approved. The meeting also covered the district's debt management policy and five-year financial planning, indicating active fiscal oversight and capital improvement planning.

Source

Washoe County, Nevada