Chief Fernando Gray brings over 25 years of fire service experience, currently serving as the Chief of the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Department.
Career Background
Dallas Fire-Rescue Department (21 years): Rose through a broad spectrum of roles—including firefighter/paramedic, engineer, lieutenant, budget & administration officer, EMS shift duty officer, captain, training officer, battalion chief, deputy chief, assistant chief of operations, and ultimately Chief of Staff (second in command).
Aurora Fire Department, Colorado (2017–2022): Served as Fire Chief for five years before being recruited to lead the Las Vegas department.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue (2022–present): His appointment was unanimously ratified by the Las Vegas City Council in July 2022, after being selected by City Manager Jorge Cervantes.