Fire Department · Combination
Laramie County Fire Authority
Cheyenne, WY · Laramie County
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Department careers page ↗Laramie County Fire Authority (LCFA) is a combination fire department in Laramie County, Wyoming, staffed by a mix of paid personnel and volunteer officers and firefighters. Its headquarters, Station 71, sits at 5800 North College Drive in Cheyenne.
The department frames its work around four core values: Service, Ownership, Unity, and Progressive. Alongside fire and rescue response, LCFA runs community risk reduction and a wildland program, and it carries an ISO Class 4 Public Protection Classification.
Governance runs through a public board that meets the second Monday of each month, with meetings open to the public and live-streamed over Zoom.
LCFA recruits through several pathways: a Residency Program that provides tuition assistance, certifications, and free room and board; a New Firefighter Academy; and a Lateral Academy aimed at experienced firefighters. These entry points make the department a notable option for people trying to break into the fire service.
Applications are submitted through an online form linked from the department's Join page. Prospective applicants can call 307-632-5400 with questions.
Hiring process
- Submit the online application via the department's Join page
- Call 307-632-5400 with any questions about applying
Benefits
The Residency Program includes tuition assistance, certifications, and free room and board for participants.
LCFA offers a New Firefighter Academy for entry-level candidates and a Lateral Academy for experienced firefighters.
How do I apply to Laramie County Fire Authority?
Applications are submitted through the online form linked on the department's Join page. You can call 307-632-5400 with questions about applying.
Does LCFA hire experienced or lateral firefighters?
Yes. LCFA runs a Lateral Academy aimed at experienced firefighters, in addition to a New Firefighter Academy for entry-level candidates.
What is the Residency Program?
The Residency Program is an entry pathway that provides tuition assistance, certifications, and free room and board to participants.
Is Laramie County Fire Authority a career or volunteer department?
It is a combination department with paid staff plus volunteer officers and firefighters.
Where is the department located?
Headquarters (Station 71) is at 5800 North College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82009.