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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 additional slots remain to reach a full roster. The department described two existing tenders as 32 years old and said the tender under consideration is roughly 10 years newer and is a 2,000‑gallon vehicle. Staff estimated a new comparable vehicle would cost about $500,000; the used vehicle was initially offered at $85,000 and is being sold via auction (govdeals) so the final price is undetermined. A council authorization allows staff to bid; if successful, council expects to process a year‑end budget amendment to fund the purchase.
On equipment, staff said the department was awarded a $20,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to outfit the new engine; the city match is $994 and was included in capital budgeting. Council selected the higher‑quality vendor and equipment (Option 1) on the basis of tested performance and local service history. "We were approved for the grant for $20,000," a fire representative said, and the department emphasized the value of using equipment with a known track record.
Peyton Alderson, who began probationary service last year, was formally sworn in by the mayor as a permanent firefighter. Staff described his training, pump/drive competencies and community involvement.
Council discussion noted the operational benefits of reducing an aging fleet and keeping a reserve vehicle available for non‑emergency city uses, and the practical advantages of buying a newer used vehicle rather than waiting to purchase a brand‑new apparatus.
