What a great turnout for the 2026 NSFA Annual General Membership Meeting, held this past Saturday, June 27th, at the Historic Golconda Schoolhouse and via Zoom! Thank you to everyone who joined us, whether in person or virtually, to support your fellow Nevada firefighters.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Guests
We were honored to welcome a wonderful group of guests and partners who took the time to update our membership on critical issues facing the fire service in Nevada:
Steve Hirsch — National Volunteer Fire Council
Jed Miner — Jed Miner and Associates Insurance Services Inc.
Ron Bollier — Nevada Division of Forestry, State Fire and Aviation Unit
Bobbie Sullivan — Nevada EMS Program
Kelly Baratti — Nevada Fire Chiefs Association
Adam Rowley — State Fire Marshal’s Training Division
We also took a moment to honor the memory of Bob Heath, who passed away in late May. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Congratulations, Golconda Fire Protection District — Fire Department of the Year!
A huge congratulations to Golconda Fire Protection District, named NSFA’s Fire Department of the Year! It’s only fitting that this year’s meeting was hosted right in Golconda — a true testament to this department’s dedication and service to their community. Thank you for everything you do, and congratulations on this well-earned recognition!
Congratulations to Our Scholarship Recipients
We’re proud to recognize this year’s scholarship winners for their dedication and achievement:
Dean Landreth (Carlin) — LN Curtis Scholarship
Haley Warren (Carlin) — Tiffany Urresti Lee Engine Company Scholarship
Bailey Prinz (Fallon) — NSFA Scholarship
Congratulations to all three! We’re excited to see what you accomplish in your future studies and careers.
Welcoming Jeff Prinz to the Board
We’re also thrilled to welcome Jeff Prinz as the newest member of the NSFA Board of Directors. Jeff’s involvement with the Fallon Churchill Fire Department and his enthusiasm for supporting Nevada’s firefighting community make him a great addition to our leadership team. Welcome aboard, Jeff!
The full board for the year ahead includes Steve McClintock (President), Victor Harrell (Vice President), Jacob Stark, Jeff Winrod, Ken Smith, and Jeff Prinz — all confirmed by acclamation. Mike Heideman was also reappointed as Executive Director, and we look forward to his continued leadership.
Looking Ahead
The meeting covered a lot of ground — from wildfire response updates and training opportunities to financial reports and legislative priorities — and we’ll be sharing more updates on those fronts in the weeks ahead. A special thanks as well to everyone who stuck around for the Flashpoint Mobile Live Fire Training over the weekend.
This organization is built on the strength of its members, partners, and volunteers. Thank you for showing up, stepping up, and continuing to protect those who protect Nevada.