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Open on Mountain's Edge Parkway on October 2, 2008, this station houses one 500 gallon engine.<ref>[[KTNV]] News at 11, October 2, 2008</ref>
Open on Mountain's Edge Parkway on October 2, 2008, this station houses one 500 gallon engine.<ref>[[KTNV]] News at 11, October 2, 2008</ref>
====Station 87====
====Station 87====
Station 87 is located on Las Vegas Boulevard south of the [[Las Vegas Valley]].<ref name=CCStations/> Located in [[Jean, Nevada|Jean]] the station houses a rescue vehicle.Station 87 is the only station in the Las Vegas Valley to only have a rescue unit. Station 87 covers the Gold Strike casino and the Jean Airport. <ref name=CCRural>
Station 87 is located on Las Vegas Boulevard south of the [[Las Vegas Valley]].<ref name=CCStations/> Located in [[Jean, Nevada|Jean]] the station houses a rescue vehicle.
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== Notable fires fought ==
== Notable fires fought ==

Revision as of 17:22, 28 October 2014

Clark County Fire Department
Agency overview
Established1953
Employees615
StaffingCareer/volunteer
Fire chiefBertral Washington
EMS levelALS
Facilities and equipment
Stations42

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

Operations

Clark County FD Engine 23, serving Sunrise Manor

Fire Stations

Station 11

Station 11 is located on Las Vegas Boulevard.[1] The station houses a 500 gallon engine, a 200 gallon truck and a rescue ambulance. .[2]

Station 12

Fire Station 12

Station 12 is located on Industrial Road and provides coverage for the Strip.[1] The station houses a 500 gallon engine and a rescue vehicle.[2]

Station 13

Station 13 is located at McCarran International Airport and provides coverage for the airport. This station houses a paramedic 13, the fire department command post, battalion 40, and three Oshkosh crash trucks.[1]

Station 14

Located on East Topaz Street, Station 14 houses a 500 gallon engine, a mobile air unit and a paramedic rescue.

Station 18

Station 18 is located on Flamingo Road and the departments headquarters is located in the building. Station 18 provides coverage for the majority of East Flamingo Road and a small portion of the strip.[1] The station houses one 500 gallon engine, a 200 gallon truck and two rescue vehicles.[2] Station 18 also houses the fire prevention division.

Station 32

Photo of the Clark County Fire Station #32 at CityCenter

Fire Station 32 started construction on July 10, 2008 and is located on the site of CityCenter. The $4,000,000 5,700-square-foot (530 m2) station and its equipment was paid for by MGM Mirage.[3] The Architect was Leo A. Daly, while the Architect of Record was Winston Henderson Architects. The Construction Manager was Tishman Construction Corporation. The General Contractor was Perini Building Company, Sub-Contractor was Tooles Contracting Group.[4] The station opened on December 7, 2009 with the ribbon cutting on December 10, 2009.[5] The station houses a fire engine and a paramedic rescue unit. Fire Station 32 covers 90 percent of the strip.

Station 33

Station 33 opened on November 10, 2009 and is located at the Las Vegas Convention Center.[4][6] The station houses a 500 gallon engine and a rescue vehicle. .[7]

Station 66

Open on Mountain's Edge Parkway on October 2, 2008, this station houses one 500 gallon engine.[8]

Station 87

Station 87 is located on Las Vegas Boulevard south of the Las Vegas Valley.[1] Located in Jean the station houses a rescue vehicle.

Notable fires fought

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Clark County Stations". Clark County Fire Department. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  2. ^ a b c "Map of Urban Area Fire Stations". Clark County Fire Department. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  3. ^ "MGM Breaks Ground For Fire Station". KVVU. 2008-07-10. Retrieved 2008-07-11. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  4. ^ a b "Future Fire Stations". Clark County Fire Department. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  5. ^ Kyle Hansen (2009-12-10). "County opens new fire station at CityCenter". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2009-12-10.
  6. ^ "December 2009 District E Newsletter". Retrieved 2009-12-11.
  7. ^ "Station 33". Clark County Fire Department. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
  8. ^ KTNV News at 11, October 2, 2008