The Reno Gazette-Journal
FERNLEY, NV — Residents will start seeing yellow ambulances operated by North Lyon County Fire Protection District [today].
The District was awarded the ambulance franchise by the Fernley City Council in September of 2009. While obtaining the licenses and permits, service has been provided via a mutual aid agreement between Central Lyon County Fire Protection District, and fire districts in Storey and Churchill Counties.
Why yellow? According to Acting District Chief Huntley, the District was able to purchase three yellow ambulances from Carson City, “We got an incredibly good deal and we are grateful to Carson City for enabling us to get started at a reasonable price. As we are just starting the service, there is no money in the budget for paint jobs, so they will stay yellow until they are replaced.”
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