06/21/2026
🚒 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! 👇