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Cheyenne Fire Rescue has been awarded a Staffing for Fire and Emergency Response grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Chief John Kopper says roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

Chief John Kopper says roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

Chief John Kopper says roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.

Cheyenne firefighters responded to 11,427 calls for service last year, a whopping 79 percent of which were emergency medical service calls.

City Worker Who Cleared the Way for Special Delivery Honored A Cheyenne Street and Alley crew member was recently honored for his work in helping first responders deliver a baby during last months record-breaking snowstorm. On March 15, Owen Rogers used the front-end loader pictured above to clear the way for Cheyenne Fire Rescue and an ambulance to reach a woman in labor who gave birth to a 6-pound, 6-ounce boy. In recognition of his efforts, Rogers was presented with a certificate of commend...

Collins Names Kopper As Interim Cheyenne Fire Chief Kopper has over 25 years of experience as a professional firefighter, including as interim Fire Chief for the Wyoming Air National Guard. He also has served as Assistant Chief of Operations, Emergency Management Superintendent, and Assistant Chief of Training for the Wyoming Air Guard. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree n Fire Science Management from Southern Illinois University, graduating with Cum Laude honors. In the news release, Collin...