City of Rock Springs Fire Department

05/01/2026

The City of Rock Springs and the Rock Springs Fire Department had the honor of flying a flag in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Dustin Murphy's 25 years of service in the United States Marine Corps. The flag was flown over the Rock Springs City Hall for 25 days - one day for each year of service by CWO Murphy to our great nation.
Dustin is a 2000 Graduate of Rock Springs High School. He stood on the yellow footprints at MRCD San Diego on August 21, 2000. CWO Murphy is assigned to the United States Fleet Force Command in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Congratulations and thank you for your service Marine!

04/16/2026

Happy Telecommunications Appreciation Week to our heroes at the Sweetwater Combined Communications Center! From the high desert to our city streets, you are the lifeline of Sweetwater County. We know you work through holidays, nights, and the most stressful moments imaginable to ensure help is always on the way. Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and for always being there when we need you most.

03/30/2026

As the weather warms up crews are out completing their annual pack test which consists of walking 3 miles in under 45 minutes carrying 45 pounds. This is all in preparation for wildland season that started off early around the country as well as locally. This test promotes physical fitness and is required to obtain a red card which is wildland firefighting certification.

03/25/2026

C crew was training on a confined space SCBA prop. Testing out some new SCBAs as well for a future replacement of current out of date SCBAs.

03/19/2026

Charging hose in a stairwell is never easy. That’s why we train it and try and be as proficient as we can.

03/19/2026

Building the “Denver Load”. Start with a 31” mark and fold back and forth keeping it tight. Strap it up and bring your couplings together unless it’s a nozzle load.

03/18/2026

A Public Service Announcement regarding fire weather:

News Release
BLM Wyoming, High Desert District, Wind River/Bighorn Basin District, High Plains District Office

Media Contact: Jacqueline Alderman, 307-775-6208, [email protected]

March 17, 2026





BLM urges public to use caution as elevated fire conditions develop across Wyoming



CHEYENNE, Wyo.— The Bureau of Land Management is urging residents and recreationists to exercise increased caution as elevated fire conditions develop across Wyoming, including the High Desert District, Wind River/Bighorn Basin District, and High Plains District.



Despite cooler overnight temperatures, vegetation across much of the district remains dormant, with live fuel moisture at seasonal lows. Areas without snow cover are particularly susceptible to ignition and rapid fire spread. Weather forecasts for the coming week indicate a combination of strong winds, above-average temperatures, and low relative humidity are all conditions that can contribute to fast-moving wildfires.



“Even though it may not feel like peak fire season yet, the current conditions create a real potential for wildfires to start and spread quickly,” said Mark Randall, the fire management officer for the High Desert District. “A single spark in the wrong place can have significant impacts.”



Be aware of current fire restrictions and elevated fire conditions before heading out. Fire restriction information is available at www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/wyoming/fire



The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any wildfires immediately to local authorities. For updates, follow BLM Wyoming on social media (X or Facebook).



– BLM –

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03/08/2026

B crew was training on some rope rescue today. Working with a twin tension system.

01/31/2026

B crew was out training in a larger dorm today on standpipes. These are water supplies that exist in larger buildings such as dorms, hotels, and larger office buildings. We utilize a Denver load which hooks us to the standpipe and lets us use the features in the building to charge our hose lines.