Fire Chief Welcome
Welcome to the Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue website. We hope to reach out to the community and provide safety tips, fire prevention techniques, and useful resources.
The department has been in service since 1955, and began with the merger of 2 departments.
The men and women that make up the department are your neighbors, friends, and relatives, and are actively involved in the community. We are striving to make this a better place to work, live and raise your family.
Facilities
Sheldon Community Fire and Rescue has a long-standing commitment and history of providing a rapid response time from one of our 4 stations.
Personnel
We are staffed by personnel that consider the community and residents their home and family.
Latest News
We strive to keep the public up-to-date on what’s going on in our community. See below for the latest news from Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue.
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SHARED COMMUNITY INFO
For more info, please contact Sheldon FFA (number below)
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Application deadline is 11/25/2026. Go to our website for more details.
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The best and easiest time to change your smoke alarm batteries is during daylight saving time changes (when you "spring forward" or "fall back"), or exactly once every year on a memorable date. Here are the optimal schedules and signs to look out for:
📅 The Recommended Schedule
• Standard Alkaline Batteries (9V, AA, or AAA): Replace them at least once a year. Many safety organizations suggest doing it twice a year when you reset your clocks for daylight saving time.
• 10-Year Sealed Lithium Alarms: Do not change these. These units have a non-replaceable battery designed to last the entire lifespan of the alarm. If it starts chirping, you must replace the entire smoke detector.
🚨 Critical Times to Change Them Immediately
• When it "chirps": A single, periodic beep every 30 to 60 seconds is the built-in warning that the battery power is critically low.
• When moving into a new home: Unless you know exactly when the previous owner replaced them, start fresh by putting in brand-new batteries immediately.
🛠️ Pro-Tip: The "Test" Routine
While batteries should be replaced annually, you should test the alarm monthly by holding down the test button until it lets out a loud beep. If the sound is weak or nonexistent, change the battery right away regardless of the calendar date.
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Don’t forget application deadline is 11/25/2026. Go to our website for more details.
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NOW HIRING ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS!
The Sheldon Fire Department is now hiring entry level position! If you would like to be consider for hire, please click the links to learn more: Sheldon Fire & Rescue Employment Requirements Firefighter Physical Ability Test (PAT) Sheldon Fire & Rescue Employment Application
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