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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MVA: Garrett Rd. @ Aquaduct Rd. — two vehicles, possible head-on collision, occupants transported by LifeFlight and/or ambulance, please stay clear of area via alternate routes.
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Fire Safety: Portable Heaters
Fire Safety: Portable Heaters Estimated 900 fires each year An estimated 900 portable heater fires in homes are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated 70 deaths, 150 injuries and $53 million in property loss. Only two percent of heating fires in homes involve portable heaters; however portable heaters are involved in 45 percent of all fatal fires in homes! You [...]
Holiday and Christmas Tree Fire Safety
Holiday and Christmas Tree Fire Safety Decorate Safely Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire. Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles and the ever popular christmas tree from creating a tragedy. Don’t put your live Christmas tree up too early or leave it up [...]
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