Boulder City Fire Station
1101 Elm Street
Boulder City, Nevada 89005
Phone (702) 293-9228
Fax (702) 293-9221
E-mail:
Contact Form
Monday thru Thursday
 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 Department Statistics (2007)
Population served: 15,000
Response area in square miles: 206
Total responses (2007): 2,261
EMS Responses: 1,716
Fire Responses: 545
Historical Chart Data

 Other Resources
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Watch this presentation on BCNV OnDemand! FYI: Fire Chief Kevin Nicholson
Frequently Asked Questions

 See Also
Battalion 12
Administrative Offices
Apparatus
Response Personnel
Fire Photos
EMT
Firefighter Reserve Program
Public Education

Boulder City Departments
- Fire Development

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Firefighter Reserve Program

What's It All About?
  • Reserves are trained through the Academy and after 6 months on the floor are certified as a Fire Fighter II
  • Reserve Fire Fighter training is provided by the Boulder City Fire Department via a cadet fire academy. The fire academy is held one day per week (Saturday) to allow candidates to maintain their regular jobs.
  • Reserve Fire Fighters work in place of full-time Fire Fighters to cover for vacation, sick leave, special events, and are also called in on a regular basis via a pager call-back system, to add to the on-duty work force during an extended incident.
  • Reserve Fire Fighters are paid for time worked, required training, and for special events coverage. Reserve pay is minimum wage.
  • Reserves must serve a minimum of 48 hours per month with the department.
  • Reserve Fire Fighters are eligible to be considered for a career position in the Boulder City Fire Department.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Must be a Nevada Certified E.M.T - Intermediate, or E.M.T. - Paramedic (Intermediate certification must be obtained prior to the academy selection).
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must have a valid Nevada drivers license.
  • Must be able to commit to a Fire Academy (Saturdays only).
  • You must live in the Southern Nevada area (Boulder City, Henderson area preferred). Preference will be given to Boulder City residents.
  • Nevada Firefighter I Certification required.

How to Apply:
  • Send resume to:
    Boulder City Fire Department
    1101 Elm Street
    Boulder City, Nevada 89005
    ATTN: Deputy Fire Chief
  • You can also email your resume to _________ which will be checked monthly and kept on file for 1 year. You can also submit changes and updates through this email.
  • Resumes must show current address and phone number, and be no more than two pages in length.
  • Resumes will be reviewed prior to the start of an Academy. Candidates meeting current department needs will be contacted by phone for an interview.
  • Resumes will be kept on file for one year from the date received.
For more information contact the Boulder City Fire Department at (702) 293-9228.