Volunteer!
The Nevada Community Fire Department is looking for someone like you!
Our department consists of more than 40 professional volunteer members and one full-time fire chief. Some of our department personnel are cross-trained as Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or First Responders. Annually, our department responds to over 700 calls with approximately 70% of those calls being EMS-related.
We offer a variety of opportunities to serve, each with a high level of satisfaction. Whether you serve as a firefighter, or emergency medical responder, few opportunities in life can match the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of others.
The department accepts applications from adults regardless of gender, race, religious or sexual preference. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and pass a criminal background check. Applicants desiring to be firefighters and/or EMTs should be able to handle the physical requirements and demands of the job. Applications are available on our website, in-person, or can be mailed to you upon request.
Quick LInks:
- Ray ReynoldsDirector of Fire and EMS
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 IIPublic Safety Director/Chief of Police
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.