Carson City Fire Department

The Carson City Fire Department was called Friday afternoon to a gas leak at 3325 Research Way, Nevada Health Center.
The call came into dispatch just after 1 p.m. with reports of a heavy natural gas odor coming from the building, according to dispatch. The building was evacuated and an investigation was underway.

Ten weeks after the 2016 campaign began, Holiday with a Hero culminated Wednesday morning in the Wal-Mart parking lot off Retail Drive in North Carson City.

Hundreds of homeless children and their families braved the wet conditions for a chance to see Santa Claus arrive by fire engine and to go shopping with their community hero.

Carson City Fire Department was called Friday afternoon to a structure fire in the 600 block of Martin Drive.

The call went out just after 12:30 p.m. According to dispatch, a 911 caller reported smoke inside the structure. The occupants were evacuated.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called this morning to a two-vehicle crash in the northbound lane of I-580 near Lakeview Hill.

UPDATE 8:32AM: A small brush fire was extinguished Thursday morning in a field next to Greater Nevada Credit Union on North Carson Street. The cause of the 20 by 20 foot fire was likely from a nearby homeless camp, said Carson City Fire Department Capt. Scott Baker.
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Emergency dispatch reported a brush fire shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday morning off North Carson Street next to Greater Nevada Credit Union near the Arrowhead Drive/Medical Parkway intersection.

Localized flooding is being experienced throughout much of Carson City as a winter storm continues to bring drenching rain to not only western Nevada but the Sierra.

Carson City Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Bob Schreihans notes that minor street flooding, mud and debris have been the result of the arrival of an "Atmospheric River" type storm, which started early this morning in the Sierra and Western Nevada.

Members of the Carson City Fire Department and Sheriff's Office gathered Thursday afternoon at Firehouse Subs, located at 3120 Highway 50 East, for a check presentation by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, the charitable arm of the national chain. See the full story here.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called at around 4:30 p.m. to a motorcycle crash involving a vehicle in the area of South Carson and Snyder near Overland. Arriving firefighters on scene report the injured motorcyclist was down, and called for a medical helicopter.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Saturday evening to a crash involving three vehicles near the intersection of Highway 50 East and Lompa Lane.

Public Safety agencies in Carson City have been awarded more than $47,000 combined in life-saving equipment grants through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, a press release said.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Friday morning to a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Edmonds and Brown streets.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday just after 4:05 p.m. to a vehicle accident at the intersection of John and Stewart streets.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Friday night to a vehicle crash near the intersection of Emerson and Arrowhead where the driver struck a fence and tree.

Community fundraising efforts continue throughout town to meet the $25,000 goal for the 12th annual Holiday with a Hero campaign to benefit Carson City school children who may not otherwise have a nice Christmas this year.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a pedestrian accident involving a vehicle at the parking lot of Costco in south Carson City.

Organizers say it will be a downtown holiday crawl and street party to remember; a community event designed for adults to benefit Carson City school children who may not otherwise have a nice Christmas this year.

A firefighting operations orientation training program was held Friday at the Carson City Training Center, behind Carson City Fire Department (CCFD) Station 52, located at 2400 East College Parkway, and next to the Carson City Municipal Airport.

UPDATE 3:43PM: All but 13 NV Energy customers were without power as of 3:35 p.m. after a power line incident at Fuji Park knocked out power to at least a thousand customers at around noon Wednesday.
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Carson City Fire Department was called at around noon Wednesday to a downed power line in Fuji Park near the dog park which has caused a power outage through a portion of south Carson City.

The Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning beginning Sunday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016. The purpose of the open burn period is to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris.

A collaboration of agencies and organizations officially kicked off the 2016 Holiday with a Hero campaign on Wednesday with a goal of giving at least 200 homeless children in Carson City a Christmas experience by providing them gift cards to spend on themselves prior to the holiday.

The Carson City District Attorney’s Office will host a friendly game of dodge ball it has dubbed "Dodge for the Cause" joining other community organizations to promote domestic violence awareness.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies have responded to a traffic accident that happened at around 8:50 a.m. Wednesday morning across from Gold Dust West in the 2100 block of East William Street.

First responders on scene report two vehicles involved. Ambulance personnel are checking on injuries. Motorists are advised to keep clear of the area and to expect some east and westbound traffic delays.

UPDATE 923AM: Report of line down at Division and Ann streets. Motorists should avoid the area.
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Carson City Fire Department has been called to a large cottonwood tree that has fallen near the intersection of Division and Musser Streets. At least one, possibly two vehicles have been hit by tree limbs. No injuries reported at this time. Motorists should avoid the area.

UPDATE 6:22PM: The Little Valley Fire has burned more than 2,000 acres and 22 homes. The fire is burning west of Franktown Road, moving north toward Bowers Mansion and Joy Lake Road. The Unified Command transitioned to the Sierra Front Type 3 Incident Management Team at 5 p.m.

UPDATE 8:38AM FRIDAY: The Clear Creek fire is 100 percent contained as of Friday morning. Fire crews are keeping an eye on hotspots and embers and were busy overnight with spot fires, said Carson City Fire Department Spokeswoman Stacey Belt.
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UPDATE 9:10PM: Approximately 65 homes have been evacuated because of the fire in the Clear Creek area in southeast Carson City. The cause of the fire, reported at 5:38 p.m., is under investigation. Carson City Fire Department spokeswoman Stacey Belt said all the large flames have been knocked down, however there are embers and hot spots. There is zero percent containment as of 9 p.m. There will be crews monitoring the fire throughout the night. Evacuees will not be allowed into their homes before midnight, said Belt.
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UPDATE 8:57PM: The Carson City Sheriff's Office has turned over its police operations to Washoe Tribe Police Department because the fire is on tribal land, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. Carson City Fire Department and other outside agencies continue to monitor the fire, striking down blowing embers and attempting to get a perimeter. The Salvation Army is at Fuji Park providing assistance for the evacuees, said CCFD spokeswoman Stacey Belt.
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UPDATE 8:32PM: Clear Creek Fire update From Stacey Belt, public information officer for Carson City Fire Department: As of 8 p.m. there have been no structures lost, no injuries reported, mutual aid is responding from throughout the region. Public Works is responding in the neighborhoods, looking for spot fires.
"We are fighting high winds. Embers are flying. We are expecting the winds to pick up in the next hour. So our goal is to get around this as soon as possible to save this community," she said.
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UPDATE 7:58PM: Power is out in the Topsy Lane area, NV Energy work crews are working to restore power. Traffic lights are out in the area. Winds continue to move the fire. No containment at this time. There haven't been reports at this time of structures burned.

UPDATE 11:01PM: The Carson City Sheriff's Office has identified Kenneth Paz, 38, as the suspect involved in the Wednesday night stabbing at a King Street apartment. Paz had allegedly gotten into fight as the victim’s daughter was moving out of her apartment and stabbed the male victim. He was arrested at the scene without incident and charged with battery with a deadly weapon. He is being held in the Carson City Jail with a $30,000 bail.
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UPDATE 10:14PM: A man who was stabbed Wednesday night at a King Street apartment is in stable condition after surgery, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Capt. Brian Humphrey.

UPDATE 8:32PM: Four vehicles were involved in the crash Tuesday afternoon that sent two to the hospital via Care Flight and one via ground ambulance. The vehicles involved were a 2007 Toyota Highlander, a 1996 Ford Windstar, a 2003 Buick Regal and a 1998 Peterbilt commercial truck.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Sunday night to a vehicle accident on I-580 in the southbound lane near Lakeview hill.

UPDATE 5:13PM: Two homes and three outbuildings burned on Stones Throw Road in the Frontage fire. Douglas County 911 Communications is working on the reverse 911 that will state that recommended evacuations have been lifted and residents can return to their homes in the Ruhenstroth area. The area on the west side of Highway 395, including Stone’s Throw, Frontage Road and the Riverview Mobile Home Park remain closed to the residents.
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UPDATE 4:40PM: East Fork Fire Incident command has informed dispatch that traffic on Highway 395 will be opened with a pilot vehicle to guide motorists through.
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UPDATE 4:25PM: Winds have calmed some allowing for helicopters to aid in the firefighting. East Fork Fire has downgraded the number of acres burned in the Frontage fire to 75. Two homes, and three outbuildings have been destroyed. No injuries have been reported.
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UPDATE 3:56PM: East Fork Fire Incident Command reports via dispatch that forward progress on the fire has stopped at this time, which means firefighters are getting a handle on the fire.

Fire restrictions on public land in Western Nevada, in place since June 30, will be lifted this Friday, Sept. 30, agency managers announced Wednesday. The Carson City Fire Department, however, has no intention at this time of lifting fire restrictions within the city limits.