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At approximately 1:46 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, Mesquite Fire Rescue responded to a report of a structure fire at 261 Sun Valley Dr. in Mesquite, Nevada. Smoke alarms were going off, but it is unknown if they were within the unit or adjacent units. Upon arrival, firefighters found an active fire within a residential apartment unit. Crews immediately initiated a … [Read more...] about Mesquite structure fire leads to fatality
Mesquite Fire & Rescue
Deputy Fire Chief Tobler retires from Mesquite Fire Department
Deputy Fire Chief Shawn Tobler retired Thursday, January 29, at a party held in Fire Station #1. Tobler began his public service with the fire department as a volunteer. In 1998, he became one of two full-time firefighters for the department. For 28 years he has helped to lead the Mesquite Fire and Rescue Department to its present-day prominence. Tobler’s wife, daughter … [Read more...] about Deputy Fire Chief Tobler retires from Mesquite Fire Department
Thornton promoted to deputy chief
The classroom at Fire Station #3 was filled with family, friends, coworkers and well-wishers for Captain Ryan D. Thornton as he was promoted to deputy chief in a brief pinning and swearing-in ceremony on the morning of Jan. 5. Thornton will be replacing current Deputy Chief Shawn Tobler, who will retire on Jan. 29. Thornton has been with the Mesquite Fire Department for 24 … [Read more...] about Thornton promoted to deputy chief
Shakeout Drill prepares Mesquite for disasters
The Mesquite Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Mesquite Fire & Rescue, and Virgin Valley Amateur Radio Club received notification the morning of November 12, 2025 stating the following: “At approximately 0815 PST a magnitude 7.3 earthquake shook Mesquite, Nevada and surrounding area causing widespread power and cell communication outages. The epicenter was located … [Read more...] about Shakeout Drill prepares Mesquite for disasters
Pancake breakfast tops off Fire Prevention Week
Saturday morning, the engine bay in Fire Station 3 was host to the annual community breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the end of National Fire Prevention Week and the fire department’s boot drive and T-shirt sales, allowing the MFD to raise money for local nonprofit cancer organizations. Firefighter Kennedy Alexander, event organizer, was thankful for the large … [Read more...] about Pancake breakfast tops off Fire Prevention Week
Hospital holds inaugural drive-thru event
Mesa View Hospital Cancer Awareness’ 1st Annual Drive-Thru “Brake for Breakfast” got off to a good start, with 170 cars driving through on Oct. 1. Participants received a free bag filled with breakfast, coffee, breast health education materials and easy mammogram scheduling information. The Mesquite Police Department and Mesquite Fire & Rescue Department, along with the … [Read more...] about Hospital holds inaugural drive-thru event
Wreck at Falcon Ridge exit causes critical injuries
Mesquite had a bad accident at the roundabout near the freeway and Falcon Ridge Parkway last Friday, Oct. 3. A car exited the interstate and flipped over, leaving the roadway. MFR responded to the scene at about 4:26 p.m. The single occupant in the car suffered critical injuries and was transported by ambulance to a location where they were LifeFlighted to the nearest trauma … [Read more...] about Wreck at Falcon Ridge exit causes critical injuries
MFD invites public to community breakfast
Mesquite Fire & Rescue are inviting the public to their 11th Annual Community Pancake Breakfast at Station #3, located at 3 John Deere Dr. in Mesquite, on Oct. 11 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. The community breakfast celebrates the close of National Fire Prevention Week. The Fire Prevention Week Team will be there in costume to entertain the kiddos. The CERT Team will be … [Read more...] about MFD invites public to community breakfast
Fire dept claims victory at Mudd Volleyball
The Rotary Club of Mesquite’s major fundraiser, the community Mudd Volleyball competition, was halted early by wind and lightning on Saturday, Sept. 27. Mudd Volleyball, always popular in Mesquite, drew a huge crowd to the site just behind the Eureka Resort Hotel. There were 34 six-man teams and hundreds of spectators. The Mesquite Fire Department cooked the hamburgers … [Read more...] about Fire dept claims victory at Mudd Volleyball
First Responder Weekly Report
Beaver Dam/Littlefield Fire Department reported two incidents, one a shed catching on fire and a rollover incident on I-15 within the Virgin River Gorge. On Sept. 24, at approximately 12:40 p.m., a call was received about a shed fire that was growing bigger and threatening mobile homes nearby. The crew arrived to find the shed, a recreational vehicle and the right side of a … [Read more...] about First Responder Weekly Report