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City Of Las Vegas Fire Department
Las Vegas, NM · San Miguel County
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Department careers page ↗The City of Las Vegas Fire Department serves the community of Las Vegas, New Mexico, running emergency response operations out of two stations (604 Legion Drive and 1901 New Mexico Avenue) alongside a fire administration office at 155 Bridge Street. Command runs through Fire Chief Steven C. Spann, with a Fire Captain, a Fire Lieutenant serving as Recruiting Officer, and administrative support handling day-to-day operations.
Beyond emergency response, LVFD carries out fire prevention work including pre-fire planning, fire and life-safety inspections, and permitting (annual operational permits, mobile food vendor checks, cannabis industry permits, and certificate-of-fitness applications). The department also promotes Community Connect, a free platform residents can use to share household emergency information with first responders ahead of an incident.
LVFD is actively hiring across its ranks, with current postings for entry-level firefighters, a Fire Captain, and a Fire Inspector, reflecting an active building-out of both response and prevention staff.
MissionCommitted to protecting lives and property through public education, fire prevention, and swift emergency response, with a focus on professionalism, dedication, and efficiency.
LVFD posts openings directly on the City of Las Vegas job opportunities page, spanning entry-level firefighter, fire captain, and fire inspector roles. Applicants apply online through a DocuSign-hosted application form, with a printable paper application offered as an alternative. The department's Fire Lieutenant serves as a dedicated Recruiting Officer for candidate questions.
How many stations does the Las Vegas Fire Department operate?
LVFD operates two stations — Station 1 at 604 Legion Drive and Station 2 at 1901 New Mexico Avenue — plus a fire administration office at 155 Bridge Street.
How do I apply for a job with LVFD?
Openings are posted on the City of Las Vegas job opportunities page and applications are submitted online via a DocuSign application form, with a printable application also available.
What is Community Connect?
Community Connect is a free, secure platform promoted by LVFD that lets residents share household emergency information with first responders in advance of an incident.
What is LVFD's mission?
The department is committed to protecting lives and property through public education, fire prevention, and swift emergency response, with a focus on professionalism, dedication, and efficiency.