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Sheridan Fire-Rescue Hosts Community Open House and Urges Residents to "Charge into Fire Safety" During Fire Prevention Week

SHERIDAN, WY — Sheridan Fire-Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10, 2026. This year’s campaign theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” aims to educate the community about preventing lithium-ion battery fires.

To cap off the week, Sheridan Fire-Rescue invites the public to a Community Open House on Saturday, October 10, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the fire station.

The free, family-friendly event gives residents a chance to tour the station, view firefighting apparatus up close, and meet local firefighters. Families can enjoy interactive safety demonstrations, and kids can participate in hands-on activities. Firefighters will be on hand to demonstrate proper charging practices for everyday electronics and answer questions about household fire prevention.

"We use rechargeable devices every day, from smartphones to e-bikes," said Jerry Johnston, Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction of Sheridan Fire-Rescue. "But if damaged or overcharged, lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite rapidly. Safe charging habits truly are a superpower that protects your home. Our Open House on October 10th is a perfect, fun opportunity for the community to come together, learn these crucial tips, and see how our team serves Sheridan every day."

Sheridan Fire-Rescue and the NFPA recommend these essential battery safety tips:

  • Buy certified equipment: Only use devices, batteries, and chargers listed by a qualified testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

  • Stick to originals: Use the original charging block and cable that came with the device. Avoid cheap, uncertified replacements.

  • Charge on hard, flat surfaces: Never charge devices on beds, couches, or under pillows, which trap heat and can cause a fire.

  • Unplug when full: Disconnect devices once they reach a full charge to avoid degrading or overheating the battery.

  • Store safely: Charge larger items like electric scooters or power tools away from main household exit doors so they never block an escape route.

For more information about the October 10th Open House or local fire safety programs, contact Sheridan Fire-Rescue at 307-672-6126. Families can also find educational games, activities, and resources on the NFPA Sparky the Fire Dog Safety Site.























News Release
Buffalo Field Office, Wyoming
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb 20, 2026

BLM Public Safety Notice:  Coal Seam Fires in Northern Campbell and Sheridan Counties

https://www.sheridanwy.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_14895975/File/%20Government/Fire-Rescue/Media/BLM%20News%20Release-2-20-2026.pdf







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.







Sheridan Fire-Rescue would like to remind everyone about the importance of working smoke alarms.  Please see the attached video:  https://youtu.be/vjT-wxP-1nE



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Sheridan Fire Rescue now has an Instagram account. To get more frequent updates on what our Firefighters are up to, search Sheridan Fire Rescue on Instagram and follow. 


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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.

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