Cheyenne Fire Rescue

🚒 One For The Books! 🔥
Last week our newest and largest class graduated from the Spring 26-1 Wyoming State Firefighter Academy!

A massive congratulations to all of the recruits who pushed through the grit, the sweat, and the training to earn their place in the fire service. We couldn't be prouder of your dedication and resilience.

👏 A Huge Thank You to Our Leadership
This accomplishment wouldn't have been possible without the tireless dedication of the leadership team who guided, mentored, and pushed this class to greatness. Thank you for running an incredible academy:

Academy Lead: John Bates

Captain: Kevin Parks

Cadre: Austin Bricker

📍 Next Stops: Respective Departments
These newly minted firefighters are officially heading out to protect and serve their communities. Please join us in wishing them safety and success as they report to their respective departments:

Sheridan Fire: Connor Tracy, Seth Larson, Jason Park, Camden McArthur, Wade Larsen, & Jace Zook

Rock Springs Fire: McKenna Cooper

Scottsbluff Fire Department: Jared Hinebauch

Campbell County Fire Department: William Fisher

Wyoming Air National Guard: Liam Fox

Laramie Fire Department: Karl Davis, Timothy Shue, Eli Allen & Hunter Wright

Cheyenne Fire Rescue: Hayden Schmitt, Carter Van Der Hoeven, Timothy Bostrom, & Evan Walter

Welcome to the brotherhood and sisterhood. Stay safe out there, look out for one another, and never stop learning! 🧑‍🚒💪

Cheyenne Fire Rescue was honored to celebrate the retirement of Engineer Mike Fawcett. Mike dedicated over 24 years of service to the Cheyenne community and was one of CFR's first paramedics. Mike, we extend our sincere gratitude for your significant contributions to our fire department, our firefighters, and the citizens of Cheyenne. Thank you Engineer Fawcett and your family!

💦 Mission: Cool Down the Summer Countdown! ☀️
The school year is officially in the books, and we couldn’t let the kids head into summer vacation without one final, epic tradition. Our crews hit the local schools for the ultimate end-of-the-year spray down!

Honestly, we aren't sure who had more fun—the students, the teachers, or our firefighters.

Here is how the soaking-wet fun split up:

Ladder 1 took over Sunrise Elementary, bringing the high-flying water and maximum coverage! 🚒💨

Engine 4 held down the fort at Dildine Elementary, delivering a premium-grade cool down to a sea of happy kids! 🧑‍🚒💦

The Official Verdict: No students, teachers, or principals left the splash zones dry. Mission accomplished!

We love getting out into our community and celebrating these milestones with our local schools. Thank you to the staff and students for having us, and for always being so welcoming to our crews.

Have a fantastic, safe, and fun summer, Cheyenne! 😎☀️

🚒 Q&A WITH FIREFIGHTER DEVIN BUDNEY 🧑‍🚒
Firefighter Devin Budney joined Cheyenne Fire Rescue on August 12, 2024, and he’s been bringing incredible dedication (and a fantastic mustache) to the department ever since.

We sat down with Devin to ask him about his journey, life at the station, and what keeps him motivated. Check it out! 👇

🔥 What Inspired Your Journey?
"The chance to make a real, lasting impact on my hometown every single day. I’ve always admired the dedication and selflessness of firefighters, and joining Cheyenne Fire Rescue has allowed me to fulfill that calling and serve with the best."

🤝 What’s the Best Part of Fire Life?
"The brotherhood and family atmosphere are unmatched. Training together, sharing meals, and knowing you can rely 100% on the people next to you makes this more than just a job; it’s a shared commitment to community safety."

🚨 Most Memorable Call So Far?
"Recently, we responded to a difficult house fire. The seamless coordination of our team, from suppression to rescue, ensured all occupants and pets were safely evacuated. It reinforced everything I trained for."

🧯 Critical Fire Safety Tip for the Community?
"Always have a well-practiced fire escape plan for your entire household. Check your smoke alarms MONTHLY. It’s the simplest, yet most critical, defense against tragedy."

Stay safe, Cheyenne! ❤️ Give Devin a warm shout-out in the comments below! 👇

CFR continues fire investigation at 2505 E. Carlson St. Cheyenne Fire Rescue (CFR) is continuing its investigation into the structure fire that occurred at 2505 E. Carlson St. To ensure a thorough and comprehensive review, CFR is being assisted by the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives (ATF) National Response Team.

Cheyenne Fire Rescue's fire investigators are collaborating with ATF - Denver's fire investigators to determine the cause of the recent fire at Ridge View Apartments.

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Cheyenne Fire Rescue responded Tuesday afternoon, May 26, 2026, to a reported structure fire at 2505 E. Carlson St.

Initial dispatch was received at 3:35 p.m. and CFR responded with four fire engines, one ladder truck, one Battalion Chief, and one support unit, totaling 19 firefighters. Engine 5 arrived on scene at 3:40 p.m., within five minutes of dispatch, and crews observed heavy smoke and fire coming from a three-story building under construction, behind multiple other apartment buildings. Battalion Chief 1 (BC1) assumed incident command and, given the winds, access to the construction site, significant fire conditions, and immediate structural concerns, directed crews to employ defensive firefighting tactics. This approach prioritizes firefighter safety while aggressively containing and controlling the fire. Additional CFR units and further requests for mutual aid brought more than 50 firefighters to the scene.

Crews successfully extinguished the bulk of the fire and adjacent buildings at 4:56 p.m. using aerial master streams, handlines, and coordinated defensive fire attack operations. According to the construction company for the apartment building, all workers are accounted for, and no injuries have been reported among civilians or firefighters.

Fire crews will continue to monitor the scene and address hotspots. CFR personnel remain on standby to respond to any additional smoldering hotspots. CFR's Community Risk Reduction (CRR) fire investigators remained on scene to support the fire investigation. Crews have maintained security at the site and ensured public safety.

CFR extends its gratitude to the following agencies for their assistance: Cheyenne Police Department, American Medical Response (AMR), Laramie County Sheriff's Office, Laramie County Fire District #1, Laramie County Fire Authority, and Wyoming Air National Guard Fire Department, and the Laramie County Combined Communication Center.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by CFR's fire investigators.

Update (9:33 P.M.): Several crews remain on scene extinguishing smoldering areas. No injuries have been reported of civilians or firefighters. CFR investigators will continue to investigate the fire over the next several days. CFR is grateful for the following public safety agencies: Laramie County Fire District 1, Laramie County Fire Authority , Laramie County Combined Communications Center, AMR Cheyenne, WY, Cheyenne Police Department, Laramie County Sheriff's Office, and WY Air National Guard Fire & Emergency Services.

CFR has responded to the 2000 block of Converse, where the fire has been brought under control. Crews are still working to extinguish remaining hotspots. Please avoid the area.

🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day, Cheyenne.
Today we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty will never be forgotten.
Stay safe, take care of one another, and remember what today truly stands for.



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