Clark County Fire Department (Nevada)

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Clark County Fire Department
ClarkCountyFireDepartmentLogo.jpg
Operational area
Country United States
State Nevada
CountyClark
Agency overview[1][2]
EstablishedNovember 23, 1953
Annual calls143,263 (2013)
Employees1,402
StaffingCareer & Volunteer
Fire chiefJohn C. Steinbeck
EMS levelALS
IAFF1908
Facilities and equipment[1]
Battalions4
Stations42 (29 Career, 13 Volunteer)
Engines40
Trucks6
Squads17
Rescues1
Ambulances33
Tenders9
HAZMAT1 (OOS)
Airport crash5
Wildland2
Light and air1
Website
Official website
IAFF website

The Clark County Fire Department (CCFD) provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the unincorporated areas of Clark County, Nevada, United States. The cities of Las Vegas, Boulder City, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Mesquite each have their own fire department, but emergency management is provided by the county government.

History[]

In 1953, Las Vegas was growing rapidly with a growth from 8,422 residents in 1940 to over 64,000 in 1960. Meanwhile, Clark County had reached a population of 127,016. The unprecedented growth created a greater need for fire protection. The Clark County Fire Department was formally created on November 23, 1953. The revenues from the towns of Winchester and Paradise provided funds for the construction of the first station.[3]

Fire Administration[]

The CCFD is headed by a Fire Chief, currently John C. Steinbeck, who replaced former Fire Chief Greg Cassell on Feb. 7, 2020.

The CCFD organization consists of six bureaus. Each bureau is commanded by a Deputy Fire Chief. These bureaus include:

  • Bureau of Finance Administration
  • Office of Emergency Management
  • Bureau of Support Services
  • Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
  • Bureau of Operations Training
  • Bureau of Homeland Security

Command Staff[]

Command Staff Title & Department
Kelly Blackmon Senior Deputy Chief - Administration-Finance
Thomas Touchstone Deputy Fire Chief - Operations
Jennifer Wyatt Deputy Fire Chief - Emergency Medical Services
Warren Whitney Deputy Fire Chief - Investigation
Billy Samuels Deputy Fire Chief - Office of Emergency Management
Dan Heenan Deputy Fire Chief - Law Enforcement/ Special Events
Patrick Foley Assistant Fire Chief - Emergency Medical Services
Scott Carnahan Assistant Fire Chief - Airport
Larry Haydu Assistant Fire Chief - Rural Services

USAR Task Force[]

Main article: Urban Search and Rescue Nevada Task Force 1

The CCFD is the founding member of Nevada Task Force 1 (NVTF-1), one of 28 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces (USAR-TF) that are prepared to respond to state or federal disasters throughout the United States.[4] The task force team is deployed by FEMA for the rescue of victims of structural collapses due to man-made or natural disasters.

Notable fires[]

MGM Grand Fire[]

Main article: MGM Grand fire

On November 21, 1980 the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino (now Bally's Las Vegas) in Paradise, Nevada suffered a major fire. The fire killed 85 people, most through smoke inhalation.[5] The CCFD was the first agency to respond, and thus was in command at the scene of the fire, which remains the worst disaster in Nevada history, and the third-worst hotel fire in modern United States history.[6]

PEPCON Disaster[]

Main article: PEPCON disaster

The PEPCON disaster was an industrial disaster that occurred in Henderson on May 4, 1988 at the Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) plant. The fire and subsequent explosions killed 2 and injured 372 people and caused an estimated US$100 million of damage. A large portion of the Las Vegas Valley within a 10 miles (16 km) radius of the plant was affected, and several agencies activated disaster plans.[7]

Stations & Apparatus[]

Clark County FD Engine 23, serving Sunrise Manor
Fire Station 12
Photo of the Clark County Fire Station #32 at CityCenter

The CCFD is spread out throughout the unincorporated areas of the county in 42 separate fire stations, including one located at McCarran International Airport.[8][1]

Fire Station Number Address Engine Company Truck Company Emergency Medical Services Rescue Unit Other units
11 5150 S Las Vegas Blvd Engine 11 Truck 11 Rescue 11
12 3050 Industrial Rd Engine 12 Rescue 12
13 McCarran International Airport Engine 13 Rescue 13 Red Dog 40, 41, 42, 43, 44. Squad 13
14 3260 Topaz St Engine 14 Rescue 14 Air Resource 14
15 3480 S Valley View Blvd Engine 15 Rescue 15
16 6131 E. Washington Ave. Engine 16
17 5110 Andover Dr Engine 17 Truck 17 Rescue 17
18 575 E Flamingo Rd Engine 18 Truck 18 Rescue 18, Rescue 218 Battalion 2, Squad 18
19 5575 Spencer St Engine 19 Rescue 19
20 5865 Judson Ave Engine 20 Rescue 20
21 5015 W Oquendo Rd Engine 21 Rescue 21 Heavy Rescue 21
22 6745 W Flamingo Rd Engine 22 Truck 22 Rescue 22
23 4250 E Alexander Rd Engine 23 Rescue 23
24 7525 Dean Martin Dr Engine 24 Hazmat 24[9]
25 5210 S Pecos Rd Engine 25 Rescue 25
26 4030 S El Capitan Way Engine 26 Rescue 26
27 4695 Vegas Valley Dr Engine 27 Rescue 27 & Rescue 227 Battalion 3 & Squad 27
28 10820 W Sahara Ave Engine 28 Rescue 28
29 7530 Paradise Rd Engine 29
31 2190 S Hollywood Blvd Engine 31 Rescue 31
32 2550 W Harmon Ave Engine 32 Rescue 32 Squad 32
33 865 E Desert Inn Rd Engine 33 Rescue 33 MCI 33
34 8675 W Oquendo Rd Engine 34 Truck 34 Rescue 34
38 1755 Silver Hawk Ave Engine 38 Rescue 38
61 150 N. Nellis Street Truck 61 Rescue 61
65 3825 W Starr Ave Engine 65 Rescue 65 Water Tender 65
66 7929 Mountains Edge Pky Engine 66 Squad 66
71 200 W Virgin St Engine 71 Rescue 71 Squad 71 & Water Tender 71
72 22 E State Route 168 Engine 72 Rescue 72 Squad 72 & Water Tender 72
73 3570 Lyman St Engine 73 Rescue 73 Squad 73, Brush 73 & Water Tender 73
74 310 N Moapa Valley Blvd Engine 74 Rescue 74 Squad 74, Brush 74 & Water Tender 74
75 255 S Nevada St Engine 75 Rescue 75 Squad 75 & Water Tender 75
76 50 Laughlin Civic Dr Engine 76 Truck 76 Rescue 76 Technical Rescue 76
77 650 W Quartz Ave Engine 77 Rescue 77 Squad 77 & Water Tender 77
78 375 N Beacon St Engine 78 Squad 78 & Water Tender 78
79 0 State Route 160 Engine 79 Squad 79
80 28 Cottonwood Dr Engine 80 Squad 80 & Water Tender 80
81 25 Ski Chalet Pl Engine 81 Rescue 81 Squad 81
82 0 Camp Bonanza Rd Engine 82 Rescue 82 Squad 82
83 715 W Gretta Ln Engine 83 Rescue 83 Squad 83
84 Apache Rd Engine 84 Rescue 84 Squad 84 & Water Tender 84
85 3770 S James Bilbray Pky Engine 85
87 20400 S Las Vegas Blvd Rescue 87

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "2013 Summary" (PDF). Clark County Fire Department.
  2. ^ "2013 Annual Report" (PDF). Clark County Fire Department. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Department History". Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  4. ^ "About Task Force". Nevada Task Force 1. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  5. ^ "MGM Fire Investigation Report" (PDF). Clark County Fire Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 9, 2013. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  6. ^ "MGM Hotel Fire". Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  7. ^ Reed, Jack W. "Analysis of the Accidental Explosion at Pepcon, Henderson, Nevada, May 4, 1988" (PDF): 62. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  8. ^ "Complete List Of Fire Stations". Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  9. ^ "Clark County Fire Department to bring back high-risk rescue unit". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2018-03-08. Retrieved 2018-03-12.

External links[]

Coordinates: 36°12′N 115°01′W / 36.20°N 115.02°W / 36.20; -115.02

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