Cheyenne Fire Rescue

🚒 BEHIND THE BADGE: What does it take to drive the big rig? 👩‍🚒
Ever wonder who is behind the wheel when you see Cheyenne Fire Rescue rushing to a call? Meet Engineer Kyle Pope

To the community, the Engineer is the person navigating traffic and pumping water. But to the crew, the Engineer is the backbone of the entire response. We sat down with Engineer Pope to get an inside look at what this vital role really means:

🧗‍♂️ The Climb to the Front Seat: "The process of becoming a promoted Engineer takes years... You are learning everything from how to drive the truck and operate the water pump, to friction loss math calculations and making sure the truck is in peak operating condition."

🛑 When the Tones Drop: "Our primary role is to keep our crew and other drivers on the road safe... The new HAAS Alert system has been a great addition to the safety of everyone on the road during emergent responses by giving drivers a heads-up that emergency vehicles are approaching."

🛠️ Keeping the Fleet Ready: "Our equipment and apparatus are only valuable if they are properly maintained and cared for... The citizens of Cheyenne deserve their emergency equipment to be stewarded well. As an Engineer, I have a tremendous amount of pride to take on that responsibility."

🤝 The Ultimate Support System: "I believe that the engineer role is the epitome of the desire to serve... Whether my crew needs water at their nozzle, a new air bottle to breathe fresh air, or a bottle of water after exerting themselves physically, I get to make sure that all of their needs are met. The engineer position is the true servant’s role."

Drop a comment below to thank Engineer Pope and all of our CFR Operators for keeping our crews—and our community—safe on the roads every single day! 👇

Cheyenne Fire Rescue responded to a reported residential structure fire earlier today after a homeowner reported a kitchen fire caused by a grease fire while cooking.

Upon arrival, crews found the homeowner safely outside the residence. Firefighters conducted a rapid assessment and located smoke and fire extension into the ceiling area of the home. Crews quickly deployed an attack line, contained the fire, and prevented further extension into the structure.
No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported, and no pets were inside the residence at the time of the incident. Firefighters remained on scene to ventilate the home, extinguish hidden fire in the ceiling space, and ensure all utilities were safely secured.

The homeowner was able to return to the residence to retrieve essential belongings and reported having alternate accommodations available for the evening.
Cheyenne Fire Rescue reminds residents that cooking is one of the leading causes of home fires. Never leave cooking unattended and never use water to extinguish a grease fire. If a grease fire occurs, turn off the heat if it is safe to do so and cover the pan with a lid or use a fire extinguisher rated for cooking fires.

The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.

CFR trains for all sorts of unique situations and emergencies. A few of our amazing firefighters improved one of our technical rescue operations, and our firefighters practiced the new technique. We never know where, what, or when an emergency will occur, and that's why training is critical.

It’s another windy one in Cheyenne, and these dry conditions mean fire danger is high.
Strong gusts can push even a tiny spark across dry grass faster than you’d expect.

Here are a few ways to help keep our community safe today:

- Secure outdoor items — loose debris can blow into roads, power lines, or dry vegetation.
- Avoid spark‑producing activities — welding, grinding, dragging trailer chains, or mowing over rocks can ignite fires.
- Dispose of ci******es safely — never toss them from a vehicle.
- Check your vehicle — make sure nothing is dragging and avoid parking on dry grass.
- Report smoke or fire immediately — early calls make all the difference.

Let’s stay alert and fire‑aware, Cheyenne.



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Swift intervention by CFR successfully contained a rapidly spreading grass fire north of W Lincolnway. In light of dry conditions, we urge everyone to exercise caution and minimize the risk of grass fires.

Update 3:50 PM: The fire has been successfully extinguished and firefighters are currently checking for any potential hotspots. Thanks to a rapid response, no occupied buildings sustained any damage. The incident was a team response from CFR, Laramie County Fire District #1 & Laramie County Fire Authority. Also, thank you LCFA for the amazing drone footage!

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

159 PM: CFR crews are on the scene of a grass fire in the 6100 block of Laramie Street, where fencing, debris and vehicles are involved. Crews have gained control of the fire and are currently conducting suppression and structure protection efforts.

🚒 Continuous Training for Community Safety 🔥
This week, our Cheyenne Fire Marshals traveled to Laramie to attend the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) conference to sharpen their skills and stay up to date on the latest industry standards.

The conference provided intense, hands-on training and advanced coursework. Our team dove deep into critical modern investigative topics, including:

Fire Pattern Persistence and analysis during a Live Fire Demonstration.

The Exploitation of Fire Alarm Panels to reconstruct incident timelines.

Advanced techniques for Wildland Fire Investigation Involving Electrical Utilities.

Cutting-edge technology and real-world application through the Jay Street Case Study & Artificial Intelligence.

As part of the practical application, they investigated the aftermath of the training fire, working diligently on Origin and Cause determination. Investigating these live-burn scenarios ensures our team remains elite at piecing together the puzzles behind fire incidents.

We are proud of their dedication to continuous learning and bringing this vital, cutting-edge expertise back home to protect Cheyenne!

Lt Kelsey Aitchison Raile aka First Sgt Raile speaking at the Governor’s proclamation today setting June 2026 as Veterans and First Responder Su***de Prevention Month. We live as a team and talk about calling for backup early. If anyone is suffering in silence, please call your team for backup. Nobody need suffer alone.

A huge thank you to our friends from Goodwill for stopping by Station 1 today! We absolutely love the beautiful chalk drawing you made for us.
​We’re leaving it right out on the sidewalk for everyone passing by to see and enjoy! We always love spending time with our community and sharing what we do. Come back and see us anytime! 🚒🎨🖍️
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Cheyenne Fire Rescue is excited to introduce our four newest Probationary Firefighters —
Hayden Schmitt, Carter Van Der Hoeven, Timothy Bostrom, and Evan Walter!These four were sworn in and are ready to begin their careers serving the Cheyenne community with pride, professionalism, and heart. Join us in welcoming them to the CFR family as they start this incredible journey.