SPARKS FIRE DEPARTMENT HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

SPARKS, NV

Feeding mountain chickadees Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you.
Feeding mountain chickadees Credit: simonov

The Sparks Fire Department Historical Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Sparks, Nevada. The foundation was established in 2012 with the aim of preserving the history of Sparks Fire Department and its firefighters. The foundation collects and maintains historical artifacts and documents related to the department and the community it serves.

The Sparks Fire Department was founded in 1905 and has a rich history of providing fire protection and emergency services to the city. The foundation works to honor and recognize the dedication and sacrifice of the firefighters who have served the community.

The foundation is made up of a group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of the Sparks Fire Department. They organize various events, fundraisers, and educational programs to promote awareness of the department's history and the importance of fire safety.

The Sparks Fire Department Historical Foundation is also responsible for maintaining the historic Fire Station No. 1, which was built in 1931 and is now home to the Sparks Heritage Museum. The museum showcases the history of the Sparks Fire Department and the community it serves.

Overall, the Sparks Fire Department Historical Foundation is an important organization that helps preserve the rich history of the Sparks Fire Department and its role in the community. Its efforts ensure that future generations can learn about the department's legacy and appreciate the sacrifices made by its firefighters.

SPARKS FIRE DEPARTMENT HISTORICAL FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SPARKS NV. US MID #8403200064

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Feeding mountain chickadees Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you.
Lake Tahoe panorama This was a pleasant 2½ mile round trip hike up Chickadee Ridge, about a week after the season's first major snow.
Relay Peak 10,338 feet high. I have been to the top multiple times, and it is one of my favorite local climbs. In fact, I prefer it to nearby (and slightly taller and more famous) Mt Rose in many ways because far fewer people ever climb it. Maybe because most of the route is along a dirt road rather than a forest trail. But I don't mind that. I have posted photos of previous Relay Peak hikes <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/simonov/albums/72177720301684171/">here</a>, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/simonov/albums/72177720300125283/">here</a>, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/simonov/albums/72177720301696259">here</a> and <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/simonov/albums/72177720318372064">here</a>. Chickadee Ridge, on the other hand, was a pleasant 2½ mile round trip hike, about a week after the season's first major snow.
Yours truly This was a pleasant 2½ mile round trip hike up Chickadee Ridge, about a week after the season's first major snow. Lake Tahoe in background. I was completely alone up on the ridge that morning. This is one of the nicest aspects of living in Nevada compared to California. I don't care what time of year it is, what the weather is, if you go <i>anywhere</i> in Southern California on the weekend you will be accompanied by at least half a dozen people, maybe five times that. In fact, Lake Tahoe is so crowded with people, year round, I never go there.
Lake Tahoe overcast This was a pleasant 2½ mile round trip hike up Chickadee Ridge, about a week after the season's first major snow.
Feeding mountain chickadees Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you.
Weak winter sun This was a pleasant 2½ mile round trip hike up Chickadee Ridge, about a week after the season's first major snow.
Feeding mountain chickadees Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you.
Dunno Maybe trail markers for a group hike? They were left there by someone. I was completely alone up on the ridge that morning. This was a pleasant 2½ mile round trip hike up Chickadee Ridge, about a week after the season's first major snow.
A white-breasted nuthatch joins the fun Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you. The nuthatches are fellow travelers. They watch what the chickadees are up to and might decide to get in on the sweet, sweet pine nut action. However, I have encountered much larger Clark's nuthatches that dance around the tree branches watching the chickadees, but just can't bring themselves to come down to my hand. Eventually they'll go for pine nuts I toss onto the snow. But these smaller guys are much more courageous.
Feeding mountain chickadees Pine nuts are their favorite. The last several times I've been up here, I didn't see any chickadees at the top on the ridge. But I always find them down here near the northern base of the ridge. If you hear them you stop walking and look around and if you see a few you reach for the pine nuts and almost the moment the nuts come out the chickadees are mobbing you.
Reno Station Track level at the Reno Amtrak Station with the eastbound California Zephyr at the platform.

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SPARKS FIRE DEPARTMENT HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
1605 VICTORIAN AVE
SPARKS
NV
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MID # 8403200064
Name SPARKS FIRE DEPARTMENT HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 261529962
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.535173, -119.764001
CODES FIPS State Code: 32
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 001902
US Census Block: 3025