Born and raised in Reno, Tim Iveson spent thirty years as a firefighter—five years with the City of Sparks and 25 years with the City of Reno. After retiring, he continued to help firefighters through the Reno Firefighters Local 731. He discusses his experiences responding to emergencies along Fourth Street and Prater Way, and the impact of city development on local firefighting operations. Photo by Patrick Cummings
Full Oral History TranscriptRetired Reno firefighter Tim Iveson remembers East 4th Street as a hub of criminal activity, rife with drugs, violence, and prostitution. Recorded by Catherine Magee.
Retired Reno firefighter Tim Iveson outlines the relocation and reduction of Reno's firefighting facilities since he joined Reno Fire in 1984. Recorded by Catherine Magee.
Born in Salt Lake City, Tim Conder grew up in California and worked for many years as a carpenter and cement mason. In 2008, he became a co-owner of Bootleg Courier, located at 545 East 4th Street, in a space known as Cuddleworks. The building also houses studio space for artists and a coffee roasting operation.
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Born in Reno and raised in Sparks, Dave Aiazzi ran his own computing business for many years. He served as a Reno City Councilman for Ward 5 from 1996-2012, when issues of concern along 4th Street included locating services for the homeless there and planning general street improvements. He was instrumental in bringing art projects to 4th Street.
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A native of Idaho, Paul Gray moved to Nevada as child for his father’s teaching job. After graduating from Carson High School and the University of Nevada, Reno, Paul began his own teaching career at Reed High School, where he taught math, coached basketball, and eventually became Dean of Students. In 2011, he became Dean of Students at the Dilworth STEM Academy.
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