Scottsbluff Fire Department

Scottsbluff Fire Department Scottsbluff Fire Department is a career fire department that provides fire and emergency medical services in the Panhandle of Nebraska.

Scottsbluff Fire Department is staffed with personnel 24 hours a day. The staff consists of a Fire Chief, 3 Fire Captains, 3 Fire Lieutenants, 9 Firefighters, and a Fire Prevention Officer.

06/01/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm watch for our area until 8:00 PM MDT.

How can you prepare for inclement weather?

- For the most part everyone has cell phones, and outdoor sports are popular this time of the year, ensure you are checking the weather frequently so you can seek shelter sooner, rather than later.

- Secure your property. We've all seen videos where the neighbors five blocks down gets a new trampoline, unsecured property can pose a hazard to utility lines, and people should they become airborne.

- If you have medical equipment that you need 24/7 such as an oxygen concentrator, ensure you have a battery backup, or spare bottles of oxygen to switch over to.

- What was once referred to as "Tornado Sirens", are now referred to as "Warning Sirens", they are only intended to alert people who are outside so that they can seek shelter. They may sound due to significant hail sizes, or a tornado, regardless if they go off for any reason, seek shelter.

Today, Jared graduated the Wyoming State Firefighter Academy Class 2026-1 after 13 weeks of training! Jared will joint t...
05/29/2026

Today, Jared graduated the Wyoming State Firefighter Academy Class 2026-1 after 13 weeks of training!

Jared will joint the ranks of Scottsbluff Fire with A-Shift here in the coming weeks.

Jared is also the first to attend an academy with our fire department. The intent of sending someone to the academy is to give our new hires the foundation and appropriate training they need to be successful with their career.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026-01!!!

It's been a busy week for us, here is a overview of some things we've done this week:- C-Shift did some SCBA Training wi...
05/28/2026

It's been a busy week for us, here is a overview of some things we've done this week:

- C-Shift did some SCBA Training with Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday evening

- Our Fire Marshal went to the Scotts Bluff County Communications Center and sat through some training with dispatch to better understand some of the newer programs they are using to help push information to our CAD systems for calls.

- B-Shift and the Fire Marshal did a walk through of the UNL Extension Center today so we could familiarize ourself with the building.

- B-Shift also did a presentation for a local daycare, and unfortunately the visit was cut short due to a call that came in, but the kids were more then excited to watch the trucks leave with the lights and sirens.

We'll have some more exciting news tomorrow, so stay tuned! 😉

On May 14th, Genarac Power Systems issued a recall on Electric Start Pressure Washer.Affected Model: G0089111, G0088941,...
05/14/2026

On May 14th, Genarac Power Systems issued a recall on Electric Start Pressure Washer.

Affected Model: G0089111, G0088941, G0088951 and DR Power brand electric start pressure washer model number DPW3109DEN

Issue: The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space.

Sold At: Menards, Home Depot, and other major home improvement/hardware stores between November 2021 through February 2026

Actions: Contact Genarac to arrange for a free repair.

For more information please visit this link: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Generac-Power-Systems-Expands-Recall-of-Generac-and-DR-Power-Electric-Start-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Carbon-Monoxide-Hazard-Includes-Additional-Models

Yesterday evening, shortly after 21:00, Morrill Fire requested mutual aid from multiple agencies for a grass fire north ...
05/14/2026

Yesterday evening, shortly after 21:00, Morrill Fire requested mutual aid from multiple agencies for a grass fire north of Henry. Brush 1 responded along with several other departments and was relieved shortly before 2AM.

During that time, there were several other fires going on within the area putting a strain on resources. Scottsbluff Fire did a call back, and several staff members came in to assist for subsequent calls if it was needed.

Today agencies are still assisting with the fire north of Henry, and the weather is in favor for significant fire behavior today due to high winds, and high temperatures. While we can't control act of mother nature, we can all control our own actions, and be cautious about what we are doing to help mitigate a fire breaking out, and some of those include, but are not limited to:

- Don't drag your chains when towing a trailer
- Don't discard your cigarette butts out the window
- Keep vehicles off dry grass
- Keep sparks away from dry vegetation
- Don't be burning when weather conditions are not favorable

And if for some reason a fire does break out in your area, please, respect emergency vehicles and give them the space they need so personnel can work safely.

Upcoming weather outlook:Wednesday:- High of 88- SE winds around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mphThursday:- High of ...
05/12/2026

Upcoming weather outlook:

Wednesday:
- High of 88
- SE winds around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph

Thursday:
- High of 83
- West wind 15 to 25 mph, increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon with gusts up to 50 mph

Fire Danger risk for both days: 3 (very high risk)

Even with recent moisture it only takes a few hours of warm weather to dry out fuels again. At this time the City of Scottsbluff Fire Department has no burn permits issues so no burning should be occurring within city limits. You may still use burn pits, and outdoor fireplaces as those do not require a burn permit, you may not however burn yard waste.

About a month ago we had posted about an incident that occurred at The Village. During that incident we identified some ...
05/11/2026

About a month ago we had posted about an incident that occurred at The Village. During that incident we identified some gaps regarding response, evacuation and other minor issues. Over the last month we have met with facility management, and staff to complete an After Action Review, outlining some items that can make future incidents more efficient. Today we met with occupants on the Independent Living side to discuss appropriate actions they need to take during the next incident, should that occur.

We appreciate the working relationships we have with facilities such as The Village and their willingness to have open discussions with staff and residents to ensure a positive outcome for any future incidents.

05/11/2026

It’s that time of year again! With summer right around the corner, it’s time to fill up the Westmoor Pool!

This week was the final week our interns, Frost and Kinnzie completed their internships. Throughout their internship the...
05/08/2026

This week was the final week our interns, Frost and Kinnzie completed their internships. Throughout their internship they got to see first hand what our job entails, from training, chores around the station, to serving the public, these guys got to see every aspect of the job.

Up next is graduation, where these guys will enter a new chapter of their life, regardless of where their next chapter takes them, we hope them nothing but the best and we hope that their internship with us has been a source of professional and personal growth!

Today the Fire Marshal and B-Shift met with residents at Monument Care and Rehab to discuss what steps need to be taken ...
05/05/2026

Today the Fire Marshal and B-Shift met with residents at Monument Care and Rehab to discuss what steps need to be taken in the event of a fire, and how mitigate risks within their rooms and building. We thank Monument Care and Rehab for inviting us to do this quick presentation!

Address

1801 Avenue B
Scottsbluff, NE
69361

Telephone

+13086306231

Website

https://www.scottsbluff.org/d

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