BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS  
Chair, Clara Andriola, District 4  
Vice-Chair, Mariluz Garcia, District 3  
Alexis Hill, District 1  
FIRE CHIEF  
Richard J. Edwards  
DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY  
Jennifer Gustafson  
Michael Clark, District 2  
Jeanne Herman, District 5  
Notice of Meeting and Agenda  
TRUCKEE MEADOWS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT  
1001 E. 9th Street, Reno, Nevada 89512  
10:00 a.m.  
Tuesday, May 5, 2026  
NOTE: Items on the agenda may be taken out of order; combined with other items; removed from the  
agenda; moved to the agenda of another meeting; moved to or from the Consent section; or may be  
voted on in a block. Items with a specific time designation will not be heard prior to the stated time but  
may be heard later. The Consent section is a single agenda item and is considered as a block and will  
not be read aloud.  
Accessibility. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Washoe County Commission  
Chambers are accessible and those requiring accommodation for this meeting should notify the Truckee  
Meadows Fire Protection District at (775) 326-6000, at least two business days prior to the meeting.  
Public Transportation. Public transportation is available to this meeting site. For eligible RTC ACCESS  
reservations call (775) 348-5438 or visit https://www.rtcwashoe.com/public-transportation/.  
Public Comment. Public comments are welcomed during the Public Comment periods at the beginning  
and end of the meeting on any matter, whether listed on the agenda or not, and are limited to three  
minutes per person per comment period. Additionally, public comment will be heard during individually  
numbered items designated as "for possible action" on the agenda; is limited to three minutes per  
person per comment period; and should pertain to the specific item(s) being considered by the  
commission. Persons are invited to submit comments in writing on the agenda items by emailing  
publiccomment@tmfpd.us and/or attend and make comment on that item at the Board of Fire  
Commissioners meeting. Persons may not allocate unused time to other speakers.  
Forum Restrictions and Orderly Conduct of Business. The Board of Fire Commissioners conducts the  
business of the District and its citizens during its meetings. The presiding officer may order the removal of any  
person whose statement or other conduct disrupts the orderly, efficient or safe conduct of the meeting.  
Warnings against disruptive comments or behavior may or may not be given prior to removal. The  
viewpoint of a speaker will not be restricted, but reasonable restrictions may be imposed upon the time,  
place and manner of speech. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious statements and personal attacks which  
antagonize or incite others are examples of speech that may be reasonably limited.  
Responses to Public Comments. The Board of Fire Commissioners can deliberate or take action only if a  
matter has been listed on an agenda properly posted prior to the meeting. The Open Meeting Law does  
not expressly prohibit responses to public comments by the Commission. However, responses from Fire  
Commissioners to unlisted public comment topics could become deliberation on a matter without  
notice to the public. To avoid this situation and to ensure that the public has notice of all matters the  
Board of Fire Commissioners will consider, Fire Commissioners may choose not to respond to public  
comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, ask for District staff action or to ask that a matter be  
listed on a future agenda. The Fire Commissioners may do this either during the public comment item  
or during the item entitled "Commissioners'/Fire Chief's announcements, requests for information, or  
topics for future agendas."  
Posting of Agenda. Pursuant to NRS 241.020(4), the Agenda for the Board of Fire Commissioners has  
been physically posted at the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Administration building located  
at 3663 Barron Way, Reno , Nevada 89511 and has been electronically posted at  
https://tmfpd.us/agendas-minutes/ and https://notice.nv.gov.  
How to Get Copies of Agenda and Supporting Materials. Copies of this agenda and supporting materials  
for the items on the agenda, provided to the Board of Fire Commissioners are available to members of  
the public at the District's Administrative Office (3663 Barron Way, Reno, Nevada), by contacting Sandy  
Francis, phone (775) 328-6124, email sfrancis@tmfpd.us, and are available on the Truckee Meadows Fire  
Protection District's website at https://tmfpd.us/agendas-minutes/  
Agenda.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Salute to the Flag  
Call to Order and Roll Call  
Public Comment [Non-action item] - Comment heard under this item will be limited to three  
minutes per person and may pertain to matters both on and off the Board of Fire Commissioners  
agenda. However, action may not be taken on any matter raised during this public comment  
period until the matter is specifically listed on an agenda as an action item. The Board will also  
hear public comment during individual action items, with comment limited to three minutes per  
person. Comments are to be made to the Board of Fire Commissioners as a whole.  
4.  
5.  
Commissioners’/Fire Chief’s announcements, requests for information, and topics for future  
agendas. [Non-action item. No discussion among Commissioners will take place on this item].  
Consent Items - FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
A. Recommendation to approve the meeting minutes from April 7, 2026, Board of Fire  
Commissioners Meeting (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #5A 2026-04-07 Draft Meeting Minutes  
B. Recommendation to approve a Purchase Order issued to CMC Tire, Inc. in an amount not to  
exceed $140,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027, utilizing Nevada State Contract pricing through both  
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (99SWC-NV24-22192) contract and Goodyear Tire & Rubber  
Company (99SWC-NV24-21898) contract, allowing for the continuity of purchasing tires (All  
Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #5B CMC Tires PO Staff Report  
C. Recommendation to approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to Dynamic Diesel in an amount  
not to exceed $150,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles  
(under 26,001 lbs.) whose manufacturer warranties have expired, and to address specialized  
repairs to driveline, electrical, and emission systems that cannot be repaired by other vendors (All  
Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #5C Dynamic Diesel PO Staff Report  
D. Recommendation to approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to Life Assist in an amount not  
to exceed $175,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027, utilizing the NPPGov Cooperative Purchasing Program  
(Publicly Solicited Contract #PS20180) to allow for the purchase of medical supplies (All  
Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #5D Life Assist PO Staff Report  
E. Recommendation to approve the purchase of forty-three (43) Dell Pro Rugged 12” Tablet  
Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) and vehicle docking stations in an amount of $180,857.02, with an  
additional 10% contingency to accommodate potential price increases, for a total amount not to  
exceed $198,942.72, from Dell Technologies, utilizing Nevada State Contract pricing through Dell  
Marketing L.P. (99SWC-NV-24-20046) (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #5E Dell Technologies Purchasing Staff Report  
Item #5E Dell MDT-Docking Station Quote  
F. Recommendation to approve an increase of $45,000, bringing the total amount to $130,000, for  
Purchase Order #6500005917 issued to Marshall EMS Billing Services. Marshall EMS Billing Services  
is the current contractor providing EMS billing services, and this increase will support the  
continued recovery of revenue associated with EMS service billing (All Commission Districts). FOR  
POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #5F Marshall EMS Billing PO Increase Staff Report  
G. Recommendation to ratify the Fire Chief’s acceptance of two grant awards issued by the  
Nevada Fire Chief’s Association (“NFCA”) which administers the Wildfire Risk Reduction Program,  
and funded through the IIJA Bureau of Land Management Nevada (NV) Fuels Management and  
Community Fire Assistance Program. Under this program, the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection  
District has received Grant Award #L24AC00738 - Silver Knolls Defensible Space Project for $70,415  
and Grant Award #L24AC00738 - Steamboat - Via Bianca Fuel Break Project for $75,000 [no  
required match] (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #5G BLM Grants Staff Report  
Item #5G Grant Award - Silver Knolls Defensible Space  
Item #5G Grant Award - Via Bianca Fuel Break Project  
H. Recommendation to approve a modified Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (“District”)  
Healthcare Education Program Rate Sheet, utilized when the District teaches public education  
programs and continuing education classes for EMT and Paramedic Certifications to Non-District  
employees (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #5H Healthcare Ed. Class Rate Sheet Staff Report  
Item #5H Healthcare Ed. Class Rate Sheet Eff 5-5-2026  
I. Recommendation to accept a donation of fifteen (15) Manual Blood Pressure Cuffs and  
corresponding supplies for a total estimated value of $5,400 from the Inter-Hospital Coordinating  
Council; and if accepted, express sincere appreciation for the thoughtful contribution (All  
Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #5I Blood Pressure Cuff Donation Staff Report  
Item #5I Blood Pressure Cuff Donation  
J. Recommendation to approve participation in the Hearts 4 Heroes USA Paw Platoon Placement  
Program to add an in-training facility canine to the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District’s  
Peer Support Program to support firefighter mental health and wellness; and if approved,  
authorize the Fire Chief or designee to execute all related policies, agreements, and required  
paperwork (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #5J Hearts 4 Heroes Staff Report  
K. Recommendation to approve and adopt Resolution TM01-2026 authorizing overtime and  
portal-to-portal pay for all Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District employees effective July 1,  
2026 (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #5K Portal to Portal Resolution Staff Report  
Item #5K Portal to Portal Resolution TM01-2026  
L. Recommendation to approve a Notice of Cancellation for the regularly scheduled Board of Fire  
Commissioners Budget meeting on May 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. and reschedule the meeting for May  
26, 2026, at 9 a.m. (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #5L Mtg. Cancellation & Reschedule Staff Report  
Item #5L Mtg. Cancellation & Reschedule Notice  
End of Consent Items  
6.  
Recommendation for the Board to acknowledge receipt of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection  
District's Single Audit Report, auditor’s report on compliance and report on internal control over  
compliance for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, as presented, and authorize the District to  
proceed with the distribution of the Single Audit Report for public record, as required by law (All  
Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #6 FY25 Audited Financial Stmt. Staff Report  
Item #6 FY25 Audit Letter  
Item #6 FY25 Financial Statements  
7.  
8.  
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2487 Report. [Non-Action Item]  
Fire Chief Report - [Non-action item. For Discussion Only.]  
A. Informational briefing on operational matters and activities for April 2026 and May 2026 to  
include the following items:  
1. Capital Project Update  
2. 2026 Community Report  
3. Donation of Used Fire Equipment  
4. REMSA Franchise Agreement Update  
5. Regional Operations Update  
6. Regional Fire Service Study Board Update  
7. Senior Fire Prevention Fair  
8. Weeds, Invasive Species, and Hazardous Fuels Information Sheet  
B. Monthly Response Statistics for March 2026  
C. Monthly Prevention Statistics for March 2026  
Attachments:  
Item #8A Chief's Monthly Report for May 2026  
Item #8A.2 Community Report 2026  
Item #8B March 2026 Response Statistics  
Item #8C March 2026 Fire Prevention Statistics  
End of Fire Chief Report  
9.  
Recommendation to approve the purchase of seventy-one (71) KNG-M150 mobile wildland radios  
and miscellaneous wildland radio accessories, in an amount not to exceed $295,500.00 from  
BlackPoint L.L.C., located at 1407 Arlen Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410, utilizing Nevada Purchasing’s  
Statewide Contract #99SWC-NV22-10244 pricing (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #9 Blackpoint LLC VHF Radio Staff Report  
Item #9 Blackpoint LLC VHF Radio Quote  
10.  
Recommendation to approve the purchase of sixty-two (62) Self Contained Breathing Apparatus  
and associated equipment in the amount of $560,220.22 from MES, located at 12 Turnberry Lane,  
Sandy Hook, Connecticut 06482 (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #10 SCBA Purchase Staff Report  
Item #10 MES SCBA Quote  
11.  
Recommendation to approve the purchase and installation of sixty-five (65) R2400 Cradlepoint  
routers, including antennas and miscellaneous accessories, in an amount of $218,186.74, with an  
additional 10% contingency to accommodate potential price increases, for a total amount not to  
exceed $240,005, from LEHR as part of an update to the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection  
District’s communication systems (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #11 LEHR MDT CradlePoint Staff Report  
Item #11 LEHR MDT CradlePoint Lehr Quote  
12.  
Financial presentation on the status of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund & Capital Project  
Funds as of March 31, 2026. [Non-action item]  
Attachments:  
Item #12 FY26 Financial Status Staff Report  
Item #12 FY26 Financial Status Presentation  
Item #12 FY26 General Fund Summary  
Item #12 FY26 Capital Fund Summary  
13.  
Presentation and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Tentative Budget, including key priorities,  
planned projects, and proposed updates. Staff will also seek Board direction on any  
recommended changes to be incorporated into the tentative budget, which will come back before  
the Board for public hearing and possible adoption of the final budget on May 26, 2026 (All  
Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Item #13 FY27 Budget Presentation Staff Report  
14.  
15.  
Commissioners’/Fire Chief’s announcements, requests for information, and topics for future  
agendas. [Non-action item. No discussion among Commissioners will take place on this item].  
Public Comment [Non-action item] - Comment heard under this item will be limited to three  
minutes per person and may pertain to matters both on and off the Board of Fire Commissioners  
agenda. Comments are to be made to the Board of Fire Commissioners as a whole.  
16.  
Closed Session for the purpose of discussing labor issues with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection  
District per NRS 288.220. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Adjournment