Staffing and Apparatus

Station Staffing

Operating out of one fire station, Boulder City Fire Department is responsible for a 205-square mile area with a minimum of 7 firefighter’s on-duty each day.   There are 21 full-time personnel on three 7-person shifts (A, B, and C) working 48-hour shifts. Each shift is staffed with one captain, one engineer, and five firefighter/paramedics.   Reserve part-time firefighters are utilized to cover minimum of 7 personnel on duty.

Shift Structure                                                                                   

• Captains (3)                        
• Engineers (3)
• Firefighter/Paramedics (15)
• Reserve Firefighters (18)

Apparatus

• Engine 121 – 2019 Pierce Impel, 1500 gallon-per-minute pump (above)
• Engine 122 – 2007 Pierce Quantum, 1500 gallon-per-minute pump
• Truck 121 – 2010 Pierce 75’ Quint, 1750 gallon-per-minute pump
• Rescue 121, 122, 123, 124 – Emergency Transport Units
• All-Terrain Rescue Unit – ATV designed for off road/mountain rescues