In Nevada County, we all understand the risk of wildfire. Fire protection is not just important — it’s essential. Nevada County residents know this, and so does their local government.

That’s why over the past five years, Nevada County has provided more than $5.8 million in direct support to local fire districts. This includes Proposition 172 public safety funds, grants, Title III Forest Reserve funding, Homeland Security resources, property partnerships, and targeted operational support.

Most notably, in 2023, the County committed $1 million in one-time gap funding to ensure the Rough & Ready Fire Station could remain open while three local districts — Rough & Ready, Penn Valley, and Nevada County Consolidated — explored reorganization. This step was taken at the direct request of the f

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