Message from the Chief It has been my honor to serve as Clark County Fire Chief since February 2020. The past several years have been extraordinarily challenging for the Clark County Fire Department. The COVID-19 Pandemic drove many of the opportunities and challenges we faced, and significantly affected our operations. This five-year strategic plan is intended to build upon previous plans implemented by the department; while acknowledging we must adapt and change to meet new and more difficult challenges today and in the future. This plan will build on our accomplishments, identify best practices we wish to continue, and draw from lessons learned from which we can improve. While we often must adjust to economic and regulatory realities, it is important that we recognize the importance of a strategic plan that provides a clear blueprint and strong basis for improving operations throughout the department. We appreciate the support from our community partners, the public, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County Manager’s office. Most importantly, we must acknowledge the dedicated and hard-working employees of the Clark County Fire Department who work tirelessly to serve the residents of and visitors to our community. There is no higher priority for me as the Fire Chief than to ensure the personal health and safety and mental well-being of every member of the Clark County Fire Department. With gratitude, John C. Steinbeck Clark County Fire Chief