reyman2610 (current employee, firefighter) said 3 months ago:

Everybody is great, cant put it any better than mo5410. the pay aint bad, lucky to even get paid. and like any other deptartment its always going to get harder and harder to advance in officer posistions each year.

mo_5410 (current employee, Firefighter) said 5 months ago:

this department is a very friendly place, we all get along well with our community.. whenever someone in our community needs something we are there to help them out, whether its because they have an emergency or they just need some help with something, we are there... Our department is very committed to helping out the community, fire trains a minimum of 4 nights a month, ems trains a minimum of 2 nights a month.. we will get together and train on some weekends... The City of Nevada City Council and City Administrator govern the City portion of the Department. The four townships formed an association and are named the Nevada Rural Fire Protection Association. These two government agencies form the Nevada Fire Department. They share the station and its firefighters. This is the reason for the sign out front of the station reading “ Nevada Fire Station” “ City and Rural”. There are four major divisions with in the Department: • Administration • Fire Suppression • Emergency Medical Services (Non –Transport) • Education (Public and Firefighter) The Fire Department is headed up by the Fire Chief, 4 assistant Chiefs, 6 Captains, and 4 Lieutenants. The Department has 33 firefighters and 12 EMS personnel. Some of these members are crossed trained in both areas. The Department is committed to be proactive and professional in the areas of Fire Prevention, Education, Hazardous Materials, Training, Emergency Medical Services, and CPR Training The Nevada Fire Department Provides fire protection, Emergency Medical Services, multiple forms of rescue, and haz-mat response for the City of Nevada and the four surrounding Townships. Grant, Milford, Richland, and Nevada townships are known as the Nevada Rural Fire Protection Association. These two agencies work together to provide professional and progressive service to the community. The rich tradition of serving the community of Nevada Iowa dates over 140 years. The Nevada Fire Department was established in 1860. Seven years after Nevada took its first residence, it was appointed the County seat of Story County, Iowa. From 1860 to present day, Nevada Fire prides itself on its commitment to provide its community with the very best possible fire protection. But in the late 1800’s, fire protection was a difficult task. Nevada was equipped with a hand pump, a hook and ladder outfit, two hose carts, 1200 feet of three inch hose and two full rubber suits for protection. Today’s department consists of one 75’ Ladder Truck, two Engines, two water tenders or tankers, and two grass attack units. It also provides EMS and Rescue support with its two Squads. It has approximately 14,260 feet of hose, and over thirty sets of full protective gear. As well as an assortment of tools and equipment to support today’s fire department’s needs, compared to its early days.