Fire Chief Greg Cassell – Clark County Fire Department

Fire Chief Greg Cassell has been with the Clark County Fire Department since 1989. Prior to his appointment to the position of fire chief in 2015, he served as a firefighter/paramedic, fire engineer, captain, and battalion chief. He has extensive background in USAR and technical rescue operations, training and program development.

Chief Cassell has participated in many different working groups that have collectively brought about change related to how the fire departments in Southern Nevada interact with each other on a daily basis. He has lectured nationally on several topics related to command and control, high-rise fire operations, and, most recently, on the benefits of forming relationships with local law enforcement agencies.

Chief Cassell is a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and completed the IAFC’s Fire Service Executive Development Institute (FESDI) program in 2016. He has two Bachelor’s degrees from Colorado State University.