Teton County Wyoming

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS

Phone: (307) 733-4732
Fax: (307) 739-9856

Fire Administration Offices
40 East Pearl Avenue
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday

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Our Mission

The mission of Jackson Hole Fire/EMS is the protection of life and property from the adverse effects of fires, medical emergencies and exposures to man-made and/or natural dangerous conditions.

All members, resources and activities are dedicated to providing excellence in fire suppression, emergency medical care, hazard abatement, committed training, aggressive code enforcement and effective public education.

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JACKSON HOLE FIRE/EMS POLICIES

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Are fire sprinkler systems required in homes?

Yes. Amendments to the Town and County Building Codes require that all structures 5,000 square feet or larger be protected by automatic fire sprinklers, regardless of occupancy. There are some exceptions. Furthermore, the department requires that all structures accessed by roads exceeding 8% sustained grade be protected by ...

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Wildland Urban Interface Information

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A hardy drought tolerant perennial

 

 

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Frequently Asked Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Questions:

 

What is the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) code? An adopted series of the International Code Council’s set of codes, the Wildland Urban Interface code addresses any area where human-made improvements are built close to, or within, natural terrain and flammable vegetation, and where a significant potential for wildland fire exists. Teton County adopted this code in 2006.

 

How do I know if I am in the Wildland Urban Inteface? Go to the Teton County Geographical Information System: Teton County - Geographic Information System under Property Search type in your address, click on the Fire Zones layer on the right bar.  If your property is in the red area, you are in the WUI zone.

 

What do I need to do if I am planning on building a house in the WUI zone? Contact the Fire Department for a WUI review, 733-4732.  This review will become part of the construction documents required for permitting.  A fire inspector will be happy to discuss the requirements with you or your general contractor.

 

What do I need to do if I am building an addition to my home within the WUI? Only your addition is required to meet the WUI code.  Contact the Fire Department for a WUI review, 733-4732.  This review will become part of the construction documents required for permitting.  A fire inspector will be happy to discuss the requirements with you or your general contractor.

 

Why are LPG tanks required to be buried in the WUI zone? Radiant and direct heat from wildland fires expand the gas within the above-ground tanks.  This expansion causes tanks to vent off live gas, adding fuel and heat to the fire.  A buried tank will not heat up in a wildland fire.

 

 

For more Information on Wildland Urban Interface, please contact:

 

Kathy Clay, Fire Marshal

Fire Prevention Division

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS

P.O. Box 901

Jackson, Wyoming 83001

(307) 733-4732

kclay@tetonwyo.org

 

“CALL FOR BIDS”

 

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS is accepting sealed bids for Excess Apparatus & Equipment.

CLICK HERE for List of Excess Apparatus &  Equipment

A hard copy of the List of Excess Apparatus &  Equipment is also available at the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Administration Office located at 40 E Pearl Avenue, Jackson, WY, between the hours of 7:30 am and 5:30 pm.
  

For further information, please contact Chief Willy Watsabaugh, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS at: (307) 733-4732 or wwatsabaugh@tetonwyo.org.

                
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Teton County Wildland Fire Information

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Smoke alarms that are 10 years old are near the end of their service life and should be replaced.  Batteries should be changed once a year and devices should be checked every month.   For more information on smoke alarms, call our office at 733-4732.