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Fort Mojave Mesa chiefs report grants, Station 91 progress and training gains; IFTs brought $78,852 in February
Summary
Chiefs reported tentative grant approvals for Station 92 and equipment, progress on Station 91 renovations with limited contingency funds remaining, multiple personnel certifications including a new paramedic and 70 IFTs generating $78,851.68 in February.
Chiefs and operations staff at the Fort Mojave Mesa Fire District reported on grants, station renovation progress and personnel training at the March 20 board meeting.
Chief Clark reviewed a grants spreadsheet and said he had a promising call with Legacy and a follow‑up meeting scheduled. He reported tentative approval for funding of a Station 92 emergency operations center and tentative funding for four sets of ballistic vests and helmets. Potential future grants mentioned included a public safety drone opportunity from Firehouse Subs and staffing support through a federal SAFER grant.
Chief Clark updated the board on Station 91 renovations: the septic system and utility relocation are complete, demolition finished as of Jan. 17, and a new wall is roughly halfway complete. He cautioned that contingency funds will be minimal after the wall work and estimated the project could be completed by the end of October, subject to remaining funding and construction progress.
Chief Smith delivered the operations and training report: the department’s "homegrown" recruit program produced two newly certified firefighters who were subsequently hired; six of nine academy students have been hired. Jeremy Zuccaro passed his paramedic test on the day of the meeting, and four additional employees are enrolled in paramedic classes. Engine 921 is out of service for a warranty‑covered repair in Las Vegas. Chief Smith reported the district completed 70 interfacility transports in February, producing $78,851.68 in revenue and said the district continues to handle roughly 85–88% of IFT requests.
In other business, Chief Smith reported that Chief Pardi was attending the Los Angeles City Firefighter of the Year ceremony and had successfully secured a mental wellness grant to support fire service members across the Colorado River Valley.
The board did not take additional action on grants or station construction at the meeting; staff will continue to pursue funding and return with updates.
