Cody Volunteer Fire Department

05/09/2025

Dear Community Members,

The Cody Volunteer Fire Department has always looked forward to participating in the annual 4th of July parade—a tradition we deeply value and one that brings joy to both our members and the community.

In recent years, however, new rules and regulations have made our participation increasingly difficult. We initially agreed to stop throwing candy from our trucks, provided we could continue the long-standing tradition of water balloons. Unfortunately, we’ve now been informed that water balloons are no longer allowed either.

We understand the parade committee’s concerns, particularly regarding liability and insurance, and we respect the role of the outriders in enforcing the rules. However, the water balloon “fight” has long been a beloved part of the parade. Community members often begin tossing balloons at us from the start of Main Street, and returning the fun has become part of the experience we all look forward to.

Faced with the choice of breaking the rules, altering our participation in a way that doesn’t reflect the spirit of the tradition, or stepping back entirely, we sought a compromise with the parade committee. Unfortunately, no flexibility was offered regarding the established regulations. Because we cannot control the actions of parade attendees—many of whom initiate the water balloon exchanges—we felt the only responsible option to avoid violating any rules was to limit our participation this year.

As a result, we’ve made the difficult decision to only enter our historic Truck 00 and the hose cart for the parades so that the kids can still take part and enjoy some candy. No other fire engines will be involved this year.

We sincerely apologize to those who look forward to seeing the fire department in the parade and enjoying the water balloon fun. This decision was not made lightly, and we appreciate your understanding.

That said, we’re proud to continue another long-standing tradition: feeding our community after the parade on the 4th of July. We warmly invite everyone to join us at the fire hall for burgers and hotdogs following the 4th of July parade. It’s one of our favorite ways to say thank you and celebrate with all of you.

We wish the parade committee all the best in hosting a safe and successful event, and we hope to return in future years if circumstances change.

Sincerely,
HR Coe
Chief, Cody Volunteer Fire Department

03/03/2024

"Hey Cody Community! Our Cody Volunteer Fire Department firefighters are gearing up for the in Seattle next weekend. Tomorrow, catch them at Cody Walmart from 11am to 1pm as they train hard. Swing by to cheer them on and show your support! Can't make it? You can still contribute by donating to the team through the link below. Thank you for the incredible support!

https://www.llswa.org/site/TR/LLSWA/llswaFF?pg=team&fr_id=1750&team_id=75019&fbclid=IwAR0ZK7JgRzmaz-61xsuY148rBi_87zkcuf4kXqJg3A3aX3pGyJBvDzx8p7g

02/16/2024

🔥 Looking to make a real impact in your community? Cody Volunteer Fire Department is currently accepting applications for dedicated individuals to join our team. 🚒 With a few openings available, now's the perfect time to step up and become a part of something greater. Plus, mark your calendars for Cody Fire School this May – an excellent opportunity to get involved and enhance your skills in fire safety and prevention.

Apply today and be a crucial part of keeping Cody safe! 💪🚨

Pictured: (front row from left) Whitney Weidenborner, Jeff Clemens, Kendra Tarr, Seth Schuster, Tessa Rouane, Jeff Harris, H.R. Coe (back row from left) Hank Avery, John Marsh, Andrew Richardson, Jim Schultz, T.J. Lozier, Kendal Baerg, Adrian Phillips, Bart Williams, Scott Michaels, Eric Williams, ...

07/20/2023

05/07/2023

Another great day in the books! So much knowledge in one place. The skills these instructors bring to the table is next level. We can’t even began to express how thankful we are to have this opportunity to host Cody Fire School.

05/05/2023

Fire school in full tilt! A weekend full of training and fun! Thank you everyone for the support!

04/25/2023

Get it while it’s hot!

Cancellation Policy Cody Fire School will refund cancellations received prior to 14 days from the start of the event. Later than that, we cannot make up for the costs incurred to hold a spot for students, and thus we can’t offer refunds after this time. Cancellations should be sent to the Cody Fir...

04/20/2023

Registration is closing soon, get signed up before we fill up.

Cody Fire School is held annually in May and is hosted by the Cody Volunteer Fire Department in Cody WY. https://www.codyfireschool.com/

11/11/2022

BOOK TALK & SIGNING: "The History of Cody's Fire Departments"" by Park County Fire District #2 - Book Talk & Signing, November 19th, 2-4 p.m. Coe Auditorium at Buffalo Bill Center of the West. Special presenters include Alan K. Simpson, former firefighter and retired U.S. Senator, Ron Hill and more! Book signing to follow the talk. FREE to attend.

09/11/2022

Never forgotten 🙏🏼