In a move to enhance safety for one of its most important U.S. facilities, Apple has begun construction of a new fire station near its iCloud data center in Nevada. Fire Station 35, located in the Reno Technology Park, will provide emergency services not only to Apple’s massive data center but also to surrounding communities.
Apple’s involvement includes donating land and contributing funding for the 13,000-square-foot facility. The company’s satellite ground station—used for Emergency SOS via satellite—will also benefit from this addition.
Boosting Local Safety and Support
Melissa Schild, Apple’s Senior Director of Global Real Estate and Facilities, said, “We’re proud to support this fire station and deeply appreciate the first responders who’ll serve here.”
Truckee Meadows Fire Chief Dale Way echoed the sentiment, noting the project’s importance. “This station will strengthen safety coverage across Washoe County and support neighboring areas like Storey County and Sparks.”
The station will house four to eight firefighters full-time and will feature three apparatus bays. Equipment will include a Type 1 fire engine, a Type 3 brush engine, and a water tender. Future plans may expand the station to include a paramedic ambulance.
Strategic Planning Near a Critical Tech Facility
Apple’s Reno data center began construction in 2012 and started serving iCloud users in 2013. The facility sits roughly 20 miles from Reno and is part of Apple’s broader investment in secure infrastructure. The company initially purchased 345 acres in the area, dedicating a portion to data operations and another to support facilities like Fire Station 35.
Though a completion date has not been confirmed, this development marks another step in Apple’s ongoing efforts to invest in both technology and community resilience.
