Sparks police and fire departments come together for Holiday with a Hero event Last Wednesday, December 8, volunteers from the Sparks Fire and Sparks Police departments gave local kids a Christmas to remember by treating them to a shopping spree at Target at the Legends Outlet in Sparks as part of its annual Holiday with a Hero event. Thanks to the Nugget Casino Resort, … [Read more...]
Ways to stay safe, have fun and give back this Turkey Day in Sparks
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to take it easy, maybe watch some football, and spend the day with your favorite people. It’s also about food, fun, giving back, and fire safety…if you have a deep fryer. Here are a few things to keep in mind when going into this year’s turkey day: Take Caution When Using a Deep Fryer, Fires Can Light Up Quickly We’ve all heard it before…a … [Read more...]
Sparks Fire Department Offers Free Smoke Alarm Installation
The Sparks Fire Department is offering Sparks residents, with homes built before 1994, free installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as part of their ProjectSAFE Program. ProjectSAFE (Survive A Fire Emergency) was established in 2007 and provides vital education and information about smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and general home fire safety. … [Read more...]
Local rescue teams stay sharp as snowmelt raises water levels
People may have seen a lot of activity at Rock Park last week when firefighters appeared to pull a body out of the Truckee River, but fortunately the Sparks Fire Department was simply conducting its regular training. Sparks has a Water Entry Team comprised of 18 members in three battalions that conduct a monthly water rescue exercise, but this time all five agencies … [Read more...]
Sparks Fire Department Hosts Morning of Pancakes and Fun
A young boy no taller than four feet is pounding on a rubber car tire with a hammer a couple times before briskly following a fully-equipped firefighter over to a station, grabbing a fire hose, climbing up two flights of stairs and emerging with a baby mannequin. He’s not done yet though…he follows the firefighter over to the other side of the yard and helps drag … [Read more...]
Sparks Fire Department commences paramedic service
The Sparks Fire Department will begin providing paramedic level emergency medical service (EMS) to residents and visitors in the northern portion of the City of Sparks, primarily served by Sparks Fire Stations 4 and 5. REMSA will continue to transport patients. Paramedic level emergency care has been a long-term goal of the department, and with the support of the Mayor and … [Read more...]
Sparks Fire Department hosts annual awards ceremony
On Thursday, April 28, at 4 p.m., the Sparks Fire Department hosted its 21st Annual Commendation Award Ceremony at Sparks Fire Department’s Headquarters Station, 1605 Victorian Ave. The ceremony is held to recognize outstanding actions and performances by fire department employees, local citizens, and businesses during the past year. Friends and family members, as well as the … [Read more...]
Sparks Fire Department to host awards ceremony
On Thursday, April 28, at 4 p.m., the Sparks Fire Department will hold its 21st Annual Commendation Award Ceremony at Sparks Fire Department’s Headquarters Station, 1605 Victorian Ave. The ceremony is held to recognize outstanding actions and performances by fire department employees, local citizens, and businesses during the past year. Friends and family members, as well as … [Read more...]