We’re excited to invite you to our monthly board meeting, held every second Monday of the month at 6:00 PM via Zoom.
This is your chance to catch up on the latest updates, share your ideas, and help shape the future of firefighting in Nevada.
We’ll be discussing important association updates, sharing best practices, and working together on initiatives to improve the welfare of all firefighters in Nevada.
Get more details about the meeting at www.nsfa.org/monthly-nsfa-board-meeting/
Here is the agenda for tomorrow’s membership meeting. If you have not already registered to join the meeting via Zoom, you can do so here: Register for Zoom Meeting
It was with heavy hearts that we announced the cancellation of the Nevada State Firefighter’s Association’s 89th Annual Fire Training Conference, which was to be held in Lovelock, Nevada. This event, a cherished tradition for nearly nine decades, has been a cornerstone of our community, fostering camaraderie, professional development, and the exchange of invaluable skills and knowledge.
The decision to cancel this year’s conference was not made lightly. We understand the disappointment and frustration this news brought. For many of us, the conference is more than just an event—it’s a gathering of friends and colleagues who share a common mission. It’s a time to learn from one another, to honor our achievements, and to recommit to our vital work of protecting lives and property.
Despite this setback, our commitment to the firefighter community remains unwavering. We will hold our annual membership meeting on Saturday, June 22 at 9 AM via Zoom.
Please register for the meeting using the following link: NSFA Membership Meeting Registration.
To ensure our virtual meeting is productive and respectful, here are some guidelines for good Zoom etiquette:
While we will miss the invaluable in-person interactions and the rich experiences of our annual conference, we are confident that our virtual meeting will be a meaningful opportunity to connect and collaborate. Let us use this time to strengthen our bonds and prepare for a brighter, safer future.
Thank you for your understanding and continued dedication. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom and working together to overcome the challenges ahead.
Stay safe, stay strong.
With deep appreciation,
The Nevada State Firefighter’s Association
Please feel free to share this message with fellow NSFA Members. Together, we will navigate these challenging times and emerge stronger and more united than ever.
The NSFA board of directors has decided to extend the application deadline for the 2024 Department of the year, Fire Instructor of the year and EMS Instructor of the year. See the letter below.
On February 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the proposed new Emergency Response Standard, and the public has until June 21 to provide comments. If adopted as is, this proposed standard would bring immense challenges to volunteer departments, and some may even be forced to shut down. It is important that the volunteer fire and emergency service understand how this rule would impact them and provide their comments to OSHA before June 21. This NVFC presentation will allow you to hear directly from OSHA staff about how volunteers would be impacted by this standard and what you can do to make your voice heard.
Due to this being a pending federal rulemaking, the presenters from OSHA will not be able to take comments on the proposed standard. They will only be able to provide clarifications on the content of notice of proposed rulemaking or guidance on where and how to submit a public comment.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Steve Carr, the esteemed past president of the Nevada State Firefighters Association. Steve dedicated his life to serving the community and played a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the association. His leadership, commitment, and passion for firefighting left an indelible mark on the organization and the firefighting community as a whole.
In honor of Steve’s memory, friends, colleagues, and community members are invited to join us in a memorial service on Friday, December 8th, at 11 am. The service will be held at the Fernley Main Station, a place that holds significant meaning for Steve and the firefighting community he so faithfully served. This will be an opportunity for us to come together, share our memories, and celebrate the life of a remarkable individual who made a lasting impact on the firefighting community in Nevada.
As we gather to remember Steve Carr, let us reflect on the legacy he leaves behind and the inspiration he provided to all who had the privilege of working alongside him. In this difficult time, the support of the community is invaluable, and we hope to see many faces on Friday as we pay tribute to a leader, mentor, and friend.
CITY OF ELY FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE AND FIREFIGHTER AEMT/PARAMEDIC.
Applications accepted until position is filled. Testing dates will be appointed after an application is submitted. Applications can be found at City of Ely Employment. Please email all applications to [email protected]. Please call (775) 289-6633 with any questions.
*Training will be provided in-house to obtain certifications
$54,954 – $61,060
*Starting salary is dependent on current certifications and experience
$66,433 – $67,501
*Starting salary is dependent on current certifications and experience
Nevada Public Employment Retirement System (NVPERS)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
Annual, Sick, Bereavement, and Holiday
24HR schedule with 8 Consecutive Days off once a month
Good evening NSFA members!
Fire Shows West is coming up September 18-20th. If you are planning on attending, here are two ways you can lessen the cost.
The NSFA has chosen to offer unused stipends from conference to those who would like to attend Fire Shows West. Applications must be turned in by August 8th.
The Association offers $250.00 stipends to assist members in good standing to attend various training events throughout the State of Nevada, including the Annual Training Conference. With the ever increasing cost of travel and reduction in fire department budgets, we hope this will assist you in attending training through the NSFA.
The second way is by applying for Dayle Wellbrock scholarship through Fire Shows West. This application is due July, 15th!
The mission of the scholarship is to allow members of the fire and emergency services to offer new insights and set new directions to an issue that currently pose challenges to the fire and emergency services.
Register for Conference online!
The NSFA is pulling out all the stops this year after two years of not being together. With the help of our dedicated vendors, we are able to offer the membership a full registration for only $50.00 including lunches and dinners. Virginia City is always a great place to get together so register quick, as rooms are limited.
As always, we will have the manipulative skills competition, water fights and monkey drills. Fun activities will be golf, trap shoot and horseshoes. Rumor also has it that a couple of cornhole tournaments are in the works.
Keynote speakers – Steve Hirsch, Chairman- NVFC & Dr. Elwood Schmidt, Author of the History of EMS in Nevada
Rebecca Carmody
“What’s Coming for the Next Generation of EMS?”
1. Newest and latest in technology, what we might see in the future, like heads up CPR
2. New drugs and devices
3. Trends in how fire departments are adjusting to a new labor crisis
4. Resiliency, the next generation will be more focused on long term mental and physical health of responders
5. Health and wellness for long term firefighting, to include carbon monoxide and exposure risk
Forceable entry prop – Chris Bendrick, Clark County FD
Live burn props – Nevada State Fire Marshal Division
5 Rights of the First Line – Hortons & Hunt
In the fire service, when it comes to suppression, we have a lot of grey area in the way we do business. We use terms like “situationally dependent” and “every fire is different.” The reason we use these terms is because they are true. We have an ever evolving and incredibly dynamic battlefield where too many hard rules limit the ability for thinking firefighters to find solutions to unique problems. Unfortunately, terms like these also give our less motivated firefighters a cop-out when it comes to possessing practical and applicable job knowledge. Even worse, it fails to provide a framework for younger, less-experienced firefighters to reference when their time comes on the nozzle.
8 -hour Hazmat Awareness certification class – Nevada State Fire Marshal Division
ICS & ISO – Ralph & Mike
Are you aware of new requirements and how they can affect your operation, community impressions and funding opportunities? This presentation will address the basics on both subjects and how you can be the best you can be for your community.
Crafty Duo Creations: Wreaths with Friends Class
Join us for a few hours of fun and wreath making. We provide the supplies and instruction, and you leave with a beautiful “made by you” grapevine wreath. Crafty Duo creations is a team of two best friends that have turned their love of crafting into a business. We would love to share the art of creating with you.
Theme: Americana (with some fire flare if you choose) Hydrangea, greenery and partial grapevine exposed wreath. Limit 20 participants
Wine walk/scavenger hunt
| Monday | September 27 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | September 28 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | September 29 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | September 30 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | September 28 | Apparatus Showcase Circle 11:30 pm to 1:30 pm—West Parking Lot |
| Tuesday | September 28 | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | September 29 | 9:30 am to 2:00 pm |
FireShowsWest is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants and will follow whatever measures are expected of the best in class for meetings and gatherings, which includes all measures that applicable health and safety authorities and trade organizations recommend.
