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Nevada Volunteer Fire Department awarded $10,000 State Farm grant
Summary
NVFD Chief Chavez Wilson reported that the department received a $10,000 State Farm grant to purchase equipment and radios; he also reported 40 additional calls over the prior month and four new members.
Nevada Volunteer Fire Department Chief Chavez Wilson told the council Sept. 2 that the department was awarded a $10,000 grant from State Farm. Chief Wilson said the grant would be used for equipment, radios and accountability gear; he thanked the city for posting the department's application online and noted the department is selling raffle tickets electronically to support operations.
Chief Wilson provided response statistics for the prior month: 40 additional calls overall, including 10 motor vehicle accidents (6 within city limits), two structure fires outside city limits, and four grass fires. He also said NVFD added four new members and is planning a 50th-anniversary banquet next year. The chief gave council and the city secretary challenge coins for recognition and noted that the department sign is being repaired.
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