Reno City and Firefighters Union Reach New Labor Contract

Three-year deal includes annual pay raises and scheduling changes.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:49pm

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The City of Reno and the Reno Firefighters Local 731 International Association of Firefighters have reached a new three-year collective bargaining agreement that will run through June 2028. The deal includes annual cost-of-living raises of 3% in 2025 and 2026, followed by a 2% increase in 2027, as well as updates to work scheduling rules to align with federal standards.

Why it matters

This agreement helps provide labor stability and predictability for the city's fire department, which is critical for maintaining public safety services. The pay raises also help the city retain experienced firefighters in a competitive job market.

The details

The new three-year contract was approved by members of Local 731 and is expected to cost the city around $11.8 million over the life of the agreement. The deal updates work scheduling rules to align Reno's pay periods with federal work period standards starting in January 2027.

  • The new contract will run through June 30, 2028.
  • Firefighters will receive 3% cost-of-living raises in 2025 and 2026.
  • Firefighters will receive a 2% cost-of-living raise in 2027.

The players

City of Reno

The local government of Reno, Nevada that employs the city's firefighters.

Reno Firefighters Local 731 International Association of Firefighters

The labor union representing firefighters employed by the City of Reno.

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What’s next

The new contract terms will go into effect starting in January 2027 when the work scheduling rules are updated.

The takeaway

This labor agreement demonstrates the City of Reno's commitment to supporting its firefighters through competitive wages and benefits, which helps the city retain experienced public safety personnel and provide reliable emergency services to the community.