Goose Valley Fire Department

Goose Valley Fire Department Volunteer Fire Department

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06/02/2026

🚨 June 2026 Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook 🚨

The latest outlook from Predictive Services shows above-normal significant wildfire potential across much of the Western United States and portions of the Great Lakes region during June.

Areas highlighted include large portions of:
πŸ”₯ California
πŸ”₯ Oregon
πŸ”₯ Washington
πŸ”₯ Nevada
πŸ”₯ Arizona
πŸ”₯ Utah
πŸ”₯ Idaho
πŸ”₯ Montana
πŸ”₯ Wyoming
πŸ”₯ Colorado
πŸ”₯ New Mexico
πŸ”₯ Minnesota
πŸ”₯ Wisconsin
πŸ”₯ Michigan

A combination of dry fuels, drought conditions, and warming temperatures is expected to contribute to increased fire activity across many of these regions as we move deeper into fire season.

While not every area highlighted will experience large fires, these locations have a greater-than-normal likelihood of seeing significant wildfire activity compared to a typical June.

As always, weather patterns can change quickly, and one widespread precipitation event can significantly alter fire potential in some areas. However, agencies across the West are already preparing for what could be a busy start to the summer fire season.

CTFB will continue providing wildfire updates, incident information, and fire weather coverage throughout the season.

πŸ“ Are you already seeing dry conditions where you live? Let us know in the comments.

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05/13/2026
04/13/2026

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As of today, April 13, 2026, the Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners has lifted the partial fire restrictions put in place on March 30.

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Conditions can change quickly. Grass and light fuels can still become dangerous with rising temps and wind.

If you plan to burn:
βœ”οΈ Call Dispatch first: 307-672-2413
βœ”οΈ Check the weather β€” avoid windy or dry days
βœ”οΈ Have water, tools, and a phone ready
βœ”οΈ Never leave a fire unattended
βœ”οΈ If it gets out of control, call 911 for help immediately

Let’s keep Sheridan County safe. Small fires can turn into big problems fast.

04/01/2026

March response numbers for Goose Valley:

9 Medicals
3 Hazmat
7 Wildland Fires
4 Vehicle Accidents
1 Fire Alarm
1 Structure Fire
5 False Alarms/Cancellations

Total of 30 calls for March

YTD Goose Valley has responded to 59 calls for service.

03/30/2026

πŸ”₯ PARTIAL FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT – CRITICAL FIRE DANGER πŸ”₯

Sheridan County is under 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐒𝐚π₯ π…π’π«πž π‘πžπ¬π­π«π’πœπ­π’π¨π§π¬ 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 πŸ–:𝟎𝟎 π€πŒ 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, due to ongoing dry conditions and elevated fire risk.

⚠️ Fire danger remains CRITICAL today. Fires can start easily and spread rapidly.

🚫 Key Restrictions:

Open burning outside incorporated areas is prohibited
Recreational fires allowed only with proper clearance
15-foot clearance required for welding, grinding, etc.
Fireworks are prohibited
Trash burning limited to approved containers and allowed hours

These restrictions are in place to reduce the risk of wildfire across Sheridan County

βœ… Take extra precautions:

Keep water or extinguishers nearby
Fully extinguish all fires
Avoid parking on dry grass
Check trailer chains and equipment

We hope to lift these restrictions as soon as conditions improve.

Conditions today are primed for fire growthβ€”please do your part to prevent the next wildfire.

03/30/2026

Photos by Clint Wood

Today at 2:50 pm, Goose Valley was paged to a wildland fire off Keystone Road. Conditions were not favorable with a temp...
03/30/2026

Today at 2:50 pm, Goose Valley was paged to a wildland fire off Keystone Road. Conditions were not favorable with a temperature of 68 degrees, 22% humidity and 15 mph winds. The final fire perimeter was mapped at 151 acres. Thanks to Sheridan Firefighters IAFF Local 276, Tongue River Fire Dist- Ranchester Fire, Clearmont Fire District and Dayton, Wy Vol. Fire and Rescue for the help!

03/23/2026

πŸ”₯ FIRE WEATHER WATCH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING πŸ”₯

Update 3/24: This is now a red flag warning.

3/23: Sheridan County is under a Fire Weather Watch Wednesday March 25th.

⚠️ Critical conditions expected:
β€’ Winds gusting up to 45 mph
β€’ Humidity as low as 7%
β€’ Temps near 83Β°F
β€’ Cold front will shift winds Wednesday evening

🚨 Fast-moving, unpredictable fires are possible.

βœ… Avoid burning and anything that could spark.

Stay alertβ€”this could be upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.

Goose Valley responded to two small wildland fires today. With temps in the 80s, humidity in the teens and very dry fuel...
03/20/2026

Goose Valley responded to two small wildland fires today. With temps in the 80s, humidity in the teens and very dry fuels, please be cautious with any burning. Notify dispatch of the burn, have water nearby, clear any surrounding grass or brush and check the wind forecast for the day.

Photo is from an area that had a controlled burn almost a week ago. The fire managed to smolder in a cottonwood tree until the wind blew it over today, starting the surrounding grass on fire. It’s dry out there Sheridan!

03/06/2026

February response numbers for Goose Valley:

8 Medicals
2 Wildland Fires
1 Vehicle Fire
1 Mutual Aid
6 False Alarms/Cancellations

YTD Goose Valley has responded to 38 calls for service.

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Sheridan, WY
82801

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