Grand Opening of Fire Station 39 in Clark County

Clark County will open Fire Station 39 at 6855 Raven Ave. on Saturday, Aug. 16. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. with a hose-cutting ceremony, followed by a free pancake breakfast, craft stations for kids, and a dunk tank featuring the commissioner and the fire chief. Guests can tour the station, explore a fire engine and its tools, and even try spraying water from a firehose. The event is free and family-friendly, and neighbors across the Southwest Valley are invited to attend.

Graphic announcing the open house and hose-cutting ceremony for Fire Station 39 in Las Vegas, detailing event date, time, and activities including pancake breakfast and kids' crafts.

Event details and community fun

The celebration starts promptly at 9 a.m., so families can arrive early for parking and breakfast. After the ceremony, crews will guide visitors through the apparatus bay and gear lockers. Children can meet firefighters, learn basic safety tips, and collect handouts. Moreover, residents can see how the team prepares for medical calls and structure fires, which builds trust and awareness. Because community engagement supports faster responses and better outcomes, the department designed the open house to be hands-on and informative.

Coverage area and expected impact

Fire Station 39 will serve the fast-growing Southwest Las Vegas Valley with one engine and one rescue unit. The station is expected to respond to 2,000–3,000 calls per year. It sits near Blue Diamond Road and South Rainbow Boulevard, with a service area that generally ranges north to Robindale Road and south to Cactus Avenue, handling calls east of Fort Apache Road and west of Decatur Boulevard. Consequently, travel times will drop for nearby neighborhoods, and critical minutes will be saved during fires and medical emergencies. Therefore, Fire Station 39 represents a meaningful public-safety upgrade for District F.

Why this station matters right now

Growth across the Southwest Valley has increased demand for emergency services. Consequently, leaders prioritized this $12 million station to keep pace with development and maintain target response times. Furthermore, the new crew will relieve pressure on surrounding houses, which improves coverage across the grid. As the Valley expands, Fire Station 39 adds capacity exactly where it is needed most.

The broader Clark County fire footprint

The Clark County Fire Department is the largest in Nevada. In 2023, it received 146,626 calls for service. The agency now operates 33 full-time stations and 10 volunteer stations in rural areas, protecting most of the Las Vegas Valley, including the Strip. In addition, teams cover the resort townships of Laughlin, Primm, and Jean. The department also maintains one of only 28 urban search and rescue teams in the United States and provides fire and rescue services to the nation’s fifth-busiest airport. Altogether, Fire Station 39 strengthens that region-wide network and helps keep families safe.