Truckee Meadows honors retiring Chief Charles A. Moore; approves Station 35 construction agreements

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District commissioners on Jan. 7 recognized outgoing Fire Chief Charles A. Moore for 12 years of service and unanimously approved several agreements to move forward on construction of Fire Station 35, including a memorandum of understanding with Apple and construction contracts.

The board read a formal resolution honoring Moore and members of the public and partner agencies offered tributes; the meeting also produced unanimous votes to accept a $1,000 donation, approve a phase‑3 MOU for Station 35 cost apportionment, award a construction manager at‑risk contract, approve a materials‑testing and special inspections agreement, and appoint Deputy Fire Chief Dale Wei as interim fire chief effective Jan. 25, 2025.

The resolution recognizing Chief Charles A. Moore (Resolution TM01‑2025) was read aloud by Deputy Fire Chief Dale Wei. Josh Kuts, captain and trustee with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2487, lauded Moore’s leadership and cited operational changes during Moore’s tenure, saying, "Your vision, mission, and values have become a cornerstone of this district." Moore told the board, "I'm gonna miss this place. Thank you. It's been an honor to serve. That's all I got." Barry Duplantis, president and CEO of REMSA, read a plaque inscription thanking Moore "for your partnership and work as a dedicated public servant." Washoe County Manager Eric Brown presented a county friendship coin and described Moore as "generous with his time" during emergencies such as last summer's fires.

On capital projects, Chief Moore and staff described Station 35 as a near‑term priority. Moore…