Elected officials and airport leaders gathered in October for the groundbreaking ceremony of a new fire station at LAS. The unofficial kickoff to the new station marks a significant investment in the airport's emergency response infrastructure, made possible by more than $23 million in federal funding.
The new fire station, a 28,000-square-foot facility, will feature nine apparatus bays, two more than the current station, along with enhanced training space, individual dorm rooms, and modern paging and alert technology. These upgrades will provide firefighters with a modern, functional environment, as well as the resources needed to respond more effectively.
Located on the airfield at LAS, Station 13 has served the airport for more than 40 years. It is one of the oldest fire stations in Clark County. The new facility will support the airport's ability to accommodate growing air travel demand while maintaining emergency response capabilities, operational readiness and the safety of passengers and employees.
"Our airport supports a destination that hosts some of the world's biggest events," said Director of Aviation Jim Chrisley. "With that level of activity, having modern safety infrastructure in place is not optional — it's fundamental to operating this world-class airport. Replacing aging infrastructure is a top priority as we begin planning and executing our long-term modernization efforts to meet today's needs and prepare for the future.
The new fire station is expected to be completed in early 2028.
