RENO (AP) - A regional fire agency serving the city of Reno and Washoe County could free up fire companies and save the region much as $800,000, according to study recommendations from a California consulting group.
The study prepared for Washoe County by Folsom, Calif.-based Diamante Partners shows a regional system should free up two companies once existing fire districts are re-mapped. That would allow for a redistribution of services and filling in any coverage gaps.
The study recommends a joint fire authority board manage the regional fire agency. The board would be comprised of two Washoe county commissioners and two Reno council members and would supervise a combined force of Reno, Truckee Meadows and Sierra Fire protection districts.
Washoe County paid $81,400 for the draft master plan.
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