The Sidney Volunteer Fire Department was organized in 1879 and is governed by two different entities:
•City of Sidney's City Council
•Rural Fire Board of Sidney Rural Fire District #1
•The Sidney Fire Department serves a population of 7,960 in a 284-square-mile area with the following equipment:
◦3 Quick Attack Grass Rigs
◦2 Engines
◦3 Tankers
◦2 Utility Truck's
◦1 Rescue Truck
◦1 Platform Truck
◦1 Hazmat Response Trailer
•The department currently has 41 members, of which 11 are EMTs
Anyone interested in joining the SVFD contact a member!