Sheridan Fire-Rescue is a fully paid fire department that is governed by both State of Wyoming and local Civil Service rules. Employment eligibility lists are developed through a testing process conducted every two years. The test consists of a written exam, a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and an interview panel. For further information you can call the City Fire Station Office at (307)674-7244 during normal business hours.
Sheridan Fire-Rescue exists as an all-hazards response department (Insurance Service Office Public Protection Class 3). We offer a professional emergency response to:
• Structure and Wildland fires
• Emergency medical incidents
• Hazardous materials incidents (we share Wyoming Region 1 Hazmat with Campbell County Fire Department)
• Swift water and Ice Rescue
• High and low angle rope rescue, Confined Space Rescue
• We provide automatic aid countywide for structure fires and mutual aid as requested on all other responses
• Origin and Cause investigation of all fires as required by state statute
• Extensive training in all listed disciplines and pre-incident planning of target hazards
• A community Risk Reduction effort that encompasses a variety of public education, public assistance programs, and Fire Code Maintenance Inspections