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Chief reports equipment upgrades, CAD challenges, wildfire responses and volunteer contributions
Summary
Fire Chief Rick Edwards updated the board on new PPE‑washroom installation, Station 37 apparatus bay nearing completion, Hexagon CAD implementation challenges, green‑waste recycling dates, and recent fires including the Peabine (119 acres) and Rancho (1,482 acres) incidents; no injuries reported on those fires.
Fire Chief Rick Edwards told the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District board on Oct. 7, 2025 that staff continue several operational projects and have responded to multiple wildland incidents over the last month.
Key operational updates: Edwards said a new PPE safety‑washroom at headquarters is complete and will let trained staff clean contaminated turnout gear to reduce carcinogen exposure. Station 37’s apparatus‑bay renovation is nearing completion and a ribbon cutting is planned for early November. New apparatus arriving include a Type 3 brush…
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