Wildfire Assist
Our Wildland 1 crew was shifted from Medicine Bow to Gillette to further assist with fires. BC Titus Norris, Lt. Derek Pollnow, and Engineer Beightol have been working in the field since August 10 across the Medicine Bow and Sierra Madres. With the increased fire activity in the northeast, they were shifted to provide support. […]
Pro-b’s Move to Firefighter!
Thursday morning Chief John Kopper along with Deputy Chief Andrew Dykshorn and Battalion Chief Don Wood, presented Firefighter Heidi Poch and Firefighter Jay Bricker, who currently are on shift #2, with their firefighter shield. Cheyenne Fire has had 9 firefighters complete their year probationary period and step up to firefighter. Congratulations goes to: Shift #1 […]
Wildland Team
On July 27th, members of Cheyenne Fire Rescue’s wildland team were deployed to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest to assist with resource needs. During this time, the Jack Creek Fire broke out southwest of Saratoga, and CFR Wildland 1 was one of the first crews to arrive on the scene, working to contain the fire. As […]
As CFD approaches, meticulous preparations are underway. The Prevention team is diligently conducting inspections on the vendors’ setups and the tents around the park. Their goal? To ensure that everything is safe and ready for the upcoming event. The significance of these safety inspections cannot be overstated. They serve as critical tools for identifying potential […]
Happy Statehood Birthday Wyoming
July 10, 1890, marked the 134th anniversary of Wyoming’s admission as the 44th state of the United States. Happy Wednesday! (3) Facebook
Kitten Rescue
While walking on the Greenway, a Cheyenne resident noticed a kitten had been stuck in a storm drain for a couple days. L1 responded to the call, and upon arrival they quickly ascertained that the kitten appeared to be dehydrated and without food. Quick thinking led to the rescue of the kitten and a safe […]
Please Use Caution in These Drier Months
At 2:59 p.m. on 6/15/2024, CFR was dispatched to a small grass fire that was spreading in the 100 blk of Western Hills Blvd. The first crew arrived within 2 minutes and began controlling the grass fire and requesting further resources due to proximity to trailers, and structures. The fire was declared out at 3:14 […]
Training Day
Yesterday was an extraordinary day for the ROTC members in Cheyenne as they received a unique opportunity to explore various emergency response fields. The Cheyenne Police Department, Wyoming Highway Patrol, @UCHealthLifeLine, and Cheyenne Fire Fighters came together to provide a hands-on experience like no other. The day was packed with action and learning, starting with […]
A Refreshing Field Day
Cheyenne Fire Department was invited by St. Mary’s Catholic School to help cool down their field day participants last Tuesday. Thank you, St. Mary’s and Ladder 1! Facebook
Partnerships
Laramie County Fire Authority and Cheyenne Fire Teaming up to keep up on their training.