City of Sheridan

NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Beginning October 6-12, 2024, the Sheridan Fire-Rescue Department will join communities across the Country in observance of National Fire Prevention Week.  This year's Fire Prevention Week campaign is "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!"  The theme works to educate everyone about the important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.  Practicing fire prevention, having working smoke detectors, and developing a fire escape plan will greatly increase your family's changes of escaping a home fire.

During Fire Prevention Week, Sheridan Fire-Rescue will host tours of the fire station for the local elementary schools.  The students visiting the fire station will have the opportunity to see the fire engines, ambulances, equipment, protective gear, and where the firefighters live while they are working their 24-hour shift.

On October 12th, 2024, Sheridan Fire-Rescue will host an open house at 212 East Works Street.  The event will run from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.  Sheridan Firefighters will be offering tours of the fire station, smoke detector and fire safety information, and the junior firefighter combat challenge course.  Please plan on visiting your local fire station and firefighters.

For questions or to request further information, please call the Sheridan Fire-Rescue Department at
(307) 674-7244.

George Neeson, Fire Marshal
Sheridan Fire-Rescue
Division of Community Risk Reduction

NFP Week - "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!"

Structure Fire - 1007 Park Street - September 8, 2024

Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR), Sheridan Police Department (SPD), Goose Valley Fire Department (GVFD), and Wyoming Regional EMS (WREMS) responded to 1007 Park St. at 16:09 Sunday afternoon for the report of a structure fire.

SFR Engine 2 (E-2) and the on-duty Battalion Chief arrived on scene at 16:13 finding a single wide mobile home with fire showing from the rear exterior of the home and the surrounding grass. E-2’s crew deployed a preconnected handline to initiate fire attack. SPD officers assisted the fire crew with confirming all residents were out of the home and providing traffic control.  WREMS responded to standby for civilian and firefighter safety. Goose Valley Fire Department responded to provide additional apparatus and personnel for extinguishing the fire.

The fire on the exterior of the structure was brought under control quickly and the crew transitioned to contain the grass fire before extending to nearby structures. After the grass fire was controlled, the fire crews checked for fire and smoke extension inside of the structure with minimal extension found. The building was systematically ventilated and overhauled to remove all residual smoke, heat, and the potential for rekindle.

The scene was left in control of GVFD and no civilians or emergency personnel were injured during this fire.

SFR continues to stress the importance of using extreme caution while outdoors with items that can lead to starting fires. The grass and brush is very dry, with the weather forecasted to be warm through the week.

MEDIA RELEASE - Hydrant Flow Project

Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR) crews will begin the summer hydrant flow project beginning now through September 30, 2024. SFR crews will be working in the Southeast portion (purple area of map) of the City of Sheridan. The purpose of this project each summer is to exercise the hydrant for proper operation, collect water flow data, and service the hydrant.

As the hydrants are operated, there is the potential to cause turbidity in the drinking water in the area. If you encounter discoloration to your water when you turn the faucet on, just allow the water to run until it clears up. This typically only lasts a few minutes and there is no need to call the City of Sheridan Utilities or Customer Service departments.

If you have questions or concerns, please call the Fire Department Administration Office at 672-6126.

MEDIA RELEASE

Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR) and Sheridan Police Department (SPD) responded to the 100 block of East Ridge Road for the report of a vehicle and grass fire at 14:52 Thursday, July 19, 2024. Additional reports from the Dispatch center advised the grass fire was growing quickly as well as a significant column of smoke was visible in the area.

The SFR on-duty Battalion Chief (BC) requested additional resources from Goose Valley and Big Horn Fire Departments along with all off-duty SFR personnel to assist with containing the fire. SFR BC, Engine 2 (E-2), and Brush 1 (BR-1) arrived on scene at 15:00 finding an approximate 5 acre fire growing quickly uphill in a Southwesterly direction.

The high temperature, low humidity, dry grass, and 5-10 mile per hour wind all contributed to the fire growth. SPD, Sheridan County Sheriff’s Deputies, a



d Wyoming Highway Patrol officers assisted the fire crews with keeping traffic out of the area or moving along Interstate 90. Wyoming Regional EMS responded to standby for civilian and firefighter safety.

BR-1’s crew started attacking the fire on the Northeast flank due to limited access and worked to catch the head of the fire while other resources were responding. SFR E-1 arrived on scene and was assigned structure protection of the property located on the Southwest flank. Goose Valley Fire, Big Horn Fire, and a Bighorn National Forest firefighting crew arrived to assist in containing the fire to 25 acres total.

Once the fire was contained at 16:30, all firefighting crews transitioned to mop up and strengthened the perimeter around the burned area to prevent a rekindle. No civilians or firefighters were injured and no structures were damaged from this fire.

SFR asks everyone to be cautious with their outdoor activities at all times as the fuels are ready to burn.

MEDIA RELEASE

Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR) and Goose Valley Fire Department (GVFD) responded to 10 Chinook Dr. at 21:35 Thursday night, July 4, 2024, for the report of a structure fire. Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputies, Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) personnel, and Wyoming Regional EMS (WREMS) were dispatched to this incident as well.

The SFR on duty Battalion Chief (BC) and Engine 2 (E-2) arrived on scene at 21:47 finding a single story home with a large attached garage with smoke showing from around the eaves of the garage. E-2’s crew began to investigate the location of the fire finding active burning in the attic space. A GVFD crew arrived on scene and assisted with deploying a handline to extinguish the fire and cool the surrounding roof structural members.

SCSO deputies and WHP personnel assisted the fire crews with confirming all residents were out of the home. WREMS transported one person to Memorial Hospital for additional evaluation from non-life threatening injuries sustained while attempting to extinguish the fire.

The fire was brought under control quickly and the crews transitioned to checking for extension of fire into adjacent areas of the building.  Fire crews conducted a search of the main floor to confirm there were no other occupants or pets still inside, finding no one. The building was systematically ventilated and overhauled to remove all residual smoke, heat, and the potential for rekindle.

Fire crews left the scene at 22:42.

This fire was a result of a fireworks mortar that fell over after ignition discharging the aerial projectile into the garage. The fireworks caught combustible wall and ceiling materials on fire.

Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery

It’s that time of year again. The clocks go forward, the days get longer and families get an extra precious hour of daylight. Daylight Savings Time is also a great time to check your smoke alarms:

DID YOU KNOW THAT HAVING A WORKING SMOKE ALARM DOUBLES YOUR CHANCES OF SURVIVING A FIRE?

For the best protection, make sure there is a working smoke alarm on every level of your home, inside bedrooms, and near sleeping areas. Test smoke alarms every month and replace them every 10 years.

HERE ARE A FEW MORE FIRE SAFETY TIPS:

Create and practice a fire escape plan.  Create a home fire escape plan with two ways out of every room.  Choose a place to meet outside that is a safe distance away from your home.

Practice a home fire drill at least twice a year.  Practice a home fire drill with your family during the day and at night.
Practice escaping in under two minutes. Sometimes that is all the time you will have to get out of the house safely.

If there is a fire, leave home immediately.

If there is a lot of smoke, get low and crawl out of the house as quickly as possible.  Call 911 after you are a safe distance away from your home.

Reminder: Smoke alarms don’t last forever. They typically expire after 8-10 years.  So if your alarm is more than 10 years old, it’s time to install a new one.

Contact Sheridan Fire-Rescue at (307) 674-7244 for more information or to request a free smoke alarm.

ATTENTION PUBLIC/TRAVELERS:  TRAFFIC CONES

If you encounter orange traffic cones placed in the roadway blocking one or both lanes, please do NOT drive through or around the cones unless directed by authorized personnel! We utilize these items to create safe work zones for our crews while they are operating on or near the roadway. There were several people that disregarded these cones Friday afternoon at Broadway and East 3rd Street while Police, Fire, and EMS were working a motor vehicle accident.