Area Fire Departments Busy January 12 - 16, 2022
Your area fire departments have been busy responding to multiple incidents in the past several days.
On January 12, 2022, at 21:03 Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR), Goose Valley Fire Department (GVFD), Sheridan County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) Deputies, and Rocky Mountain Ambulance (RMA) responded to a structure fire at 3016 W. Loucks. SFR’s initial arriving engine company found an approximate 10’ by 16’ outbuilding on fire. The crew began applying water to the exterior of the building and surrounding trees and brush to limit extension to other structures followed by extinguishing the main body of fire. Goose Valley firefighters arrived on scene and supported firefighting efforts along with providing a water supply from a water tender apparatus. The incident was safely controlled and turned over to a State Fire Investigator. No civilians, animals, or fire personnel were injured during this incident.
On January 13, 2022, at 09:17 SFR, Tongue River Fire District (TRFD), and Wyoming Highway Patrol responded to Mile Marker 17 Interstate 90 Westbound for a Hazardous Material incident. SFR’s initial arriving engine company found a semi truck leaking diesel fuel from one of the saddle tanks. The tank had been ruptured from large debris on the roadway, cousin the release of approximately 130 gallons of diesel fuel. Both fire crews worked to contain the spilled product and then focused their efforts to stop the leak. Once the leak was stopped initial clean up ensued. No injuries to civilians or fire crews occurred during the incident.
At 09:23 the same day, SFR, GVFD, RMA, SCSO, TRFD, and Dayton Fire Department (DFD) responded to a structure fire at 247 Decker Rd. The first arriving SFR unit reported an approximately 100’ by 50’ barn with smoke exiting from the eaves of the roof on all sides. After an acceptable number of firefighters arrived on scene and a water supply was established from water tender apparatus, the fire was brought safely under control relatively quickly for the size of the building. Positive pressure ventilation was established to remove the smoke and heat from the building. 8 goats were safely evacuated from their holding pens and moved to the exterior. No injuries occurred to civilians or fire personnel and the scene was turned over to the State Fire Investigator.
On January 16, 2022, at 21:04, SFR responded to a smoke investigation at 145 W. 16th St. During the response additional information changed to a structure fire with an occupant trapped inside. GVFD, RMA, and Sheridan Police Department (SPD) officers responded to the scene. SFR’s initial engine company arrived on scene and were able to remove an occupant from the building. RMA transferred the lone occupant to the hospital. The fire was controlled quickly, ventilation established to clear the area of smoke and heat, and the scene was turned over to a SFR Origin and Cause Investigator. No injuries occurred to fire personnel and the investigation is ongoing at this time.