The Elko County Fire Protection District (District) was established in Elko County in 1956 by an act of the County Commissioners pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 473. Management of the Elko County Fire Protection District was provided by the Nevada Division of Forestry from it's inception until January 1, 2015 when the County resumed management pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 474.