Chad Oliver is taking over the North Las Vegas Fire Department as the city hands leadership to a veteran insider.
North Las Vegas has named Chad Oliver as its next fire chief, a leadership change that comes as the department prepares for its next chapter under a familiar face. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Oliver will replace Joseph Calhoun, who has been named North Las Vegas assistant city manager.
The move keeps the department in the hands of someone already steeped in city operations. While the Review-Journal did not detail Oliver’s full background in the brief report, the appointment signals continuity for a department that plays a central role in public safety across one of the valley’s fastest-growing cities.
For residents and newcomers alike, the change matters because fire service touches everything from emergency response times to long-term planning for growth in neighborhoods north of the Strip. North Las Vegas continues to add homes, businesses and infrastructure, and the chief’s office will help shape how the city keeps pace.
Details & Information: The appointment was reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Nov. 7, 2026. North Las Vegas city information is available through the city’s official website.