City Manager Micaela Moore named Oliver to the post, the city said in a news release.

Oliver, a Las Vegas Valley native, joined the North Las Vegas Fire Department in 2007, the city said. He rose from firefighter/paramedic to captain, battalion chief, assistant fire chief and, most recently, deputy fire chief.

Moore said in the release that Oliver is gaining “a reputation as a value-driven leader who embraces challenges as opportunities for growth.” She said he “remains dedicated to advancing the fire department’s mission and ensuring the highest level of service and protection for the residents and visitors of North Las Vegas.”

Oliver said he was “honored to begin a new chapter leading the North Las Vegas Fire Department.”

“Thanks to the investment and commitment to public safety demonstrated by City leadership, we have tremendous opportunities to enhance emergency response, community safety and workforce development,” he said.

Calhoun became assistant city manager effective Nov. 2, the city said. It said he joined North Las Vegas as fire chief in 2017 and became the longest-serving chief in the department’s history, and it credited him with leading the department through “remarkable growth and modernization.” The release did not say who selected Calhoun for the new job or what duties he will have.

The department opened its first dedicated training center Oct. 13, about three weeks before Calhoun’s move. The center has 5,200 square feet of indoor classroom space and six acres of training grounds, and a four-story burn tower is planned as an addition in early in 2027, according to the city.

On Sept. 30, Fire Station 51 was reopened after a $15 million rebuild. The previous building had been in use since 1974. It is one of nine fire stations in the city.