Bill Park Sr, a lifelong Smith Valley Fire Protection District – NV member and honorary MVFPD member. Bill is a Past President of NSFA, serving as President in 1980. May you rest in peace.
Bill Park Sr.
Remembering Past President Steve Carr
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Steve Carr, the esteemed past president of the Nevada State Firefighters Association. Steve dedicated his life to serving the community and played a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the association. His leadership, commitment, and passion for firefighting left an indelible mark on the organization and the firefighting community as a whole.
In honor of Steve’s memory, friends, colleagues, and community members are invited to join us in a memorial service on Friday, December 8th, at 11 am. The service will be held at the Fernley Main Station, a place that holds significant meaning for Steve and the firefighting community he so faithfully served. This will be an opportunity for us to come together, share our memories, and celebrate the life of a remarkable individual who made a lasting impact on the firefighting community in Nevada.
As we gather to remember Steve Carr, let us reflect on the legacy he leaves behind and the inspiration he provided to all who had the privilege of working alongside him. In this difficult time, the support of the community is invaluable, and we hope to see many faces on Friday as we pay tribute to a leader, mentor, and friend.
Passing of Past President Will Johnston
William (Will) Howard Johnston
August 9, 1951 – January 10, 2023
It is with great sorrow we share the passing of Chief Will Johnston on January 10, 2023. Will was a member of Carlin Volunteer Fire Department for 45 years prior to moving to Jarbidge. He served as Fire Chief for more than 50 years in the State of Nevada and had a total of 54 years of total fire service, serving in many capacities around the state. He served on the Nevada Standards and Training Committee and the Board of Fire Services, was a past president of Nevada State Firefighters Association. He was one of the earliest EMTs in the State of Nevada with an EMS number of 38. He trained and inspired so many over the years up until his death. His love for the fire service was who he was and who he inspired to be always.
Services will be held at the Elko Convention Center in the Conference Center, 724 Moren Way, Elko, NV. on January 28th, 2023, at 11:00 am. Followed by a procession for internment in Carlin at the Carlin Cemetery.