City of Nevada Announces Opening for Director of Public Safety
The City of Nevada is seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to be our next Director of Public Safety. Under administrative direction
Most of us don’t think that a fire or accident will ever happen in our house. It always happens to other people. We, the Nevada Fire Fighters / EMS can attest that that may not be true. We will do our best to protect you and your property in the event of a fire and or accident. But, we need your help. Here are a few reminders:
The sooner the fire can be detected, the better your chances of getting you and your family out safely!
And while on the subject of smoke alarms, here are a couple of other things to think about:
Where should your smoke detectors be located:
Have an escape route planned so that all can get out of the house.
Always keep first aid kits and emergency phone numbers in an easily accessible place.
Nevada Fire Department member Jessica Melton has taken leadership of the Department’s Community Risk Reduction efforts. Melton said the Department focuses on the mission: “Keeping Emergencies Small.” She went to school to study Community/Public Health and is the Clinical Research Coordinator for Accellacare, which contracts with McFarland Clinic and Mary Greeley Medical Center. A 2009 graduate of Ames High School, she and her husband, Chris, have three children: Carter, Maggie, and Parker.
Ray Reynolds oversees the Nevada Fire Department and serves as a sworn peace officer within the Nevada Public Safety Department. He began his career in public service in 1987. He formerly served with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, is a 22-year veteran with the Iowa Army National Guard and has been with the City of Nevada since 2014.
Ricardo Martinez II became a Police Officer in February 1985 with the Clinton Police Department serving in a variety of assignments until leaving in August 2004. He then started with the Nevada Police Department as Police Sergeant and was appointed Chief of Police in October 2011. In October 2013, he was appointed the Public Safety Director and retained the Chief of Police duties.
As a believer in community-oriented policing, Martinez has been involved with issues dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault, child welfare. This includes duties as a School Resource Officer, Domestic Assault Response Team, Sexual Assault Response Team, and a former foster parent.
Martinez joined the Marine Corps after graduating high school. He later graduated from Mt. St. Clare College with a degree in General Social Science.
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City of Nevada Announces Opening for Director of Public Safety
The City of Nevada is seeking a dynamic, visionary leader to be our next Director of Public Safety. Under administrative direction
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