Carson City Fire Department

The next meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors will take place on Thursday, March 5, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 East William Street.

Items on the docket for the meeting include an increase in water rates, proposed marijuana dispensary changes in allowed operating hours, trick-or-treating a day before Halloween, and more.

UPDATE 7:45 a.m. Three dogs inside the residence were rescued by Carson City Fire Department firefighters who entered the home, said Battalion Chief Jason Danen. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Thursday morning to a structure fire at a residence in the 2800 block of Bel Aire Way.

A fight that broke out around noon Wednesday at Carson High School over a parking dispute ended with suspensions and citations, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

Each year, National Read Across America Day is observed on March 2, the birthday of children’s book author Ted Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. In celebration, many schools often dedicate an entire week as “Reading Week.” In Carson City, grade-schoolers at Fremont Elementary School got to celebrate a week prior to the observance with several community partners and local dignitaries, who visited classrooms to read to students.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a single vehicle crash on I-580 in the southbound lane near the North Carson Street exit.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Thursday afternoon to a brush fire reported near the 3200 block of Arrowhead Drive and Hytech Drive in northeast Carson City. The fire was quickly extinguished and no structures appear to have been damaged.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a rollover crash in the area of Lompa Lane and Northridge Drive.

When disaster strikes, emergency response teams ramp up quickly to safeguard lives. Providing immediate shelter is often a first priority. In order to practice and ensure the safety of our residents, the Red Cross of Northern Nevada, in collaboration with emergency management from Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties, will set up two simulated shelters next month.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday afternoon to a motorcycle crash in the area of Belmont and Hamilton avenues in north Carson City.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to Highway 50 East in the area of Flint Road for a bicycle rider who suffered a medical issue.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of
East Long and North Peters streets.

Carson City Fire Department responded early Monday morning to a structure fire at a residence in the 2900 block of Lukens Lane.

The Carson City Fire Department is on scene near the Fox on Carson Street, and traffic is facing a slight delay, but there’s no accident. Instead, the delays are being caused by local residents slowing to give what they can to the firefighters raising money for “Climbing for a Cure,” a rigorous nation-wide stair climb in Seattle, which raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Happy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be another beautiful day in the capital city, so make sure the get your sunshine while you can!

We’ve got a bunch of great events in the region through the weekend, so check below!

Friday afternoon the Carson City Fire Department released a statement regarding their responses during 2019, including responses from the three fire stations in town, from both fire engines and ambulance responses.

Your Carson City Fire Department responded to 11,362 incidents in 2019. This was a 7.7% increase in total incidents from 2018 and the busiest year on record.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days. Dozens of sweets are in store for Saturday. The American Association of University Women holds its 20th annual Feast of Chocolate at the Carson Plaza and Event Center. Artsy Fartsy Gallery hosts its 9th annual Jewelry and Chocolate Show with several new decorative pieces. To cap-off Saturday, the legendary Cab Calloway Orchestra makes its way to the capital city.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday afternoon to a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle near the intersection of West College Parkway and Oak Ridge Drive.

Carson City Fire Department will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Saturday, Feb. 8, beginning 1 p.m. at The Fox Brewpub in Carson City, join your city’s firefighters in supporting a worthy cause!

A man was flown by Care Flight late Tuesday night after suffering from gunshot wounds in an incident that happened on the Carson Colony.

Carson City Fire Department responded late Monday morning to the 200 block of North Division Street for a report of light smoke coming from a preschool that was later determined to be from a burned heater inside an HVAC system.

All children were safely evacuated from the preschool at 212 North Division Street. According to dispatch, at around 11:13 a.m. there was a report of a smell of smoke coming from the building.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday evening to a vehicle crash in the area of Stewart and Carson streets.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to the 2100 block of East William Street for a vehicle crash.

A Reno man has been indicted for murder in a shooting that happened in December on Washoe Tribal land in Carson City.

UPDATE 7:31PM: Traffic routes have been re-opened.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday evening to a vehicle crash near the intersection of Fairview Drive and Saliman Road.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Monday evening to the area of Little Lane for a fire that reportedly began on a Waste Management garbage truck.

UPDATE 12:56PM: According to the Nevada Highway Patrol via Twitter, the crash involved a wrong way driver.
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UPDATE 12:30PM: According to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief, three people were transported to the hospital. One person was flown by Care Flight and two others were taken by ground ambulance to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno. The eastbound lane of Highway 50 was reopened at 12:30 p.m. The westbound lane remains closed. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called late Monday morning to a crash involving multiple vehicles in the 5000 block of Highway 50 East.

The Carson City Fire Department will be conducting wildland fuels reduction prescribed burn operations beginning Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the Timberline area throughout the week, weather permitting.

RHI Powder, a Carson City based company, announces the completion of the installation of its newest large scale burn off oven.

A 36-year-old man was arrested Sunday for parole and probation violation and could face additional charges following an incident in which his girlfriend was allegedly hit by his vehicle.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday evening to a single vehicle rollover in the area of southbound I-580 near the Fairview overpass.