Las Vegas, Nev. (LVN) — The Clark County Fire Department and county officials broke ground Tuesday on a new fire station in the eastern Las Vegas Valley, marking a significant investment in public safety and emergency response for one of the region’s fastest-growing corridors.

The facility, known as Fire Station 62, will be built within the footprint of Maslow Park near Nellis Boulevard and Harmon Avenue, an area experiencing continued residential and commercial expansion. County leaders say the station will play a critical role in reducing emergency response times and strengthening service coverage for surrounding neighborhoods.

“This station represents our ongoing commitment to improving public safety as the valley grows,” county officials said during the ceremony. “Residents in this community deserve fast, reliable emergency response, and Station 62 will deliver that.”

The new station is expected to house multiple fire and rescue units and provide modern training and operational space for crews. Once completed, Fire Station 62 will expand Clark County Fire Department’s reach in the east valley, an area that has long faced extended response times due to distance from existing stations.

County representatives highlighted that continued population growth and increased call volume across the valley have accelerated the need for new infrastructure. The addition of Station 62 is one of several ongoing public-safety investments aimed at improving emergency readiness and reducing strain on nearby stations.

Construction is set to begin immediately following the groundbreaking, with the project anticipated to progress throughout 2026. Officials said they will release additional details on staffing, equipment deployment, and expected operational timelines as the build advances.

Clark County Fire Department leaders said the new station will not only improve service coverage but also support community outreach programs and strengthen the department’s engagement with residents.

“Every minute matters in an emergency,” fire officials noted. “Station 62 will give us the ability to respond faster, reach more residents, and enhance safety across the entire east valley.”

The groundbreaking marks an important milestone for the county’s long-term public safety planning as the Las Vegas Valley continues its steady population and infrastructure growth.