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Nevada approves pursuit of used tender, FEMA‑funded hose purchase and swears in permanent firefighter
Summary
Council approved staff to pursue purchase of a used 2,000‑gallon tender at auction, approved FEMA‑assisted purchase of hose and nozzles for a new engine, and confirmed Peyton Alderson as a permanent firefighter. Fire leaders reported roughly 40 department members and said recruitment remains a priority.
The Nevada City Council authorized staff to pursue purchase of a used tender being offered by the Johnston Fire Department, approved selected hose and nozzle equipment for a newly arriving engine using a $20,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (city match $994), and confirmed Peyton Alderson as a permanent firefighter.
Fire department representatives told council the department currently has about 40 members and would like to maintain and grow staffing; they said roughly 10…
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