Cheyenne Fire & Rescue

Chief Middlestadt said the ladder and flag remained extended until 8:28 a.m., the time at which the second tower toppled on Sept. 11, 2001.

Officials are trying to figure out what sparked an early morning fire at the Hitching Post Inn Monday.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Cheyenne Fire Rescue is reminding people to add fire safety to their turkey day menus.

Fortunately, no one was injured when a fire broke out in northeast Cheyenne this (Thursday) morning.

In an effort to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries, Cheyenne Fire and Rescue is teaming up with Energizer to give away 450 smoke alarm batteries.

Cheyenne Fire and Rescue will kick off Fire Prevention Week with a free fire safety open house this Saturday.

Cheyenne firefighters were called to the Park Lane Apartments at 1717 Alexander shortly before 1:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.

This week's snowstorm has Cheyenne officials reminding people to keep fire hydrants clear of snow and ice.
Cheyenne Fire & Rescue Chief Jim Martin says firefighters need to be able to get to hydrants quickly to protect people and property.
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Cheyenne Fire & Rescue responded to 22 percent more fire calls in 2015 than the previous year.
There were 145 fire calls in 2015 compared to 118 in 2014. The highest number of fire calls in the last 16 years was 195 in 2000.
"The increase in fire calls is concerning," said Fi…