The Sidney Volunteer Fire Department was organized in 1879 and is governed by 2 different entities:
- City of Sidney's City Council
- Rural Fire Board of Sidney Rural Fire District #1
Personnel
The department currently has 46 members, of which 11 are EMTs.
Administration
The department administration consists of:
- A fire chief
- 2 assistant fire chiefs
- 2 lieutenants
- 2 captains and a rescue officer
Protection Area / Apparatus
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
- 2 Tankers
- 1 Utility Truck
- 1 Rescue Truck
- 1 Quad Agent Truck
- 1 Platform Truck