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Reno Fire Department summarizes 2024 operations, EMS and training gains; city outlines new public safety center plan
Summary
Fire Chief Case Cochran delivered a 2024 report highlighting wildfire support deployments, promotions and training, an expanded prevention program and a FEMA grant for a community wildfire protection plan. City staff also described planning for a new central fire station (455 E. Segga Street) to open in 2027 and equipment upgrades to improve all‑‑
Reno Fire Department Chief Case Cochran presented the department’s 2024 overview and progress on training, prevention, emergency medical services and fleet modernization.
Chief Cochran said RFD supported a large wildland response in 2024—deploying 264 resources to more than 100 wildland fires and logging more than 65,000 hours of incident work with nearly $2 million in reimbursements for mutual aid deployments. He reported 51,737 calls for service within the city for the year, an increase of roughly 2,000 calls over the…
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