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Fire district and sheriff report show steady call volumes; sheriff expands drone response in Spanish Springs
Summary
Truckee Meadows Fire presented February incident numbers and said open burning remains allowed with permits; the sheriff's office reported higher DUI enforcement and described a partnership to deploy drones as first responders for faster incident awareness.
James, identified in the meeting as a battalion chief with the local fire district, presented February statistics: 152 medical incidents, 10 fire responses and nine suppression events (suppression defined as responses to life hazards such as arcing power lines or derailments). He said open burning remains permitted through April if local conditions allow and permit criteria are met; operations are assessed day‑to‑day and recent high winds have prompted temporary shutdowns.
Residents asked how ambulance response works in Spanish Springs and James explained the area has…
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