Goose Valley Fire Department

06/07/2026

06/04/2026

May response numbers for Goose Valley:

5 Medicals
1 Hazmat
3 Wildland Fires
3 Vehicle Accidents
2 Fire Alarms
1 Service/Public Assist
1 Fire-other
6 False Alarms/Cancellations

Total of 22 calls for May

YTD Goose Valley has responded to 96 calls for service.

06/04/2026

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:
🔥 California
🔥 Oregon
🔥 Washington
🔥 Nevada
🔥 Arizona
🔥 Utah
🔥 Idaho
🔥 Montana
🔥 Wyoming
🔥 Colorado
🔥 New Mexico
🔥 Minnesota
🔥 Wisconsin
🔥 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.

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

WildfireOutlook

05/13/2026

04/13/2026

🔥 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗗 🔥

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.

𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗗 — 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

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

If you plan to burn:
✔️ Call Dispatch first: 307-672-2413
✔️ Check the weather — avoid windy or dry days
✔️ Have water, tools, and a phone ready
✔️ Never leave a fire unattended
✔️ 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

🔥 PARTIAL FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT – CRITICAL FIRE DANGER 🔥

Sheridan County is under 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 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

✅ 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 growth—please do your part to prevent the next wildfire.

03/30/2026

Photos by Clint Wood

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!