INL Update On 113000 Acre Fire

INL is fortunate to have a robust and well-trained fire department, in addition to mutual aid agreements with a number of local and regional fire departments. In total, 115 firefighters and 17 supervisors responded to Sheep Fire, using 23 engines, 9 water tenders, 7 bulldozers or patrols, air attack and multiple air tankers.
Successfully containing and extinguishing the Sheep Fire was an effort that involved the support of a number of agencies. We would like to thank and recognize the following for their assistance: The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District, United States Forest Service—Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Custer-Gallatin—Inkom Fire Department, Teton Fire Department, Madison Fire Department, Ammon Fire Department, Ucon Fire Department, Idaho Department of Lands, Roberts Fire Department, Hamer Fire Department, West Jefferson Fire District, South Fremont Fire District, Idaho Falls Fire Department, Central Fire District, Private Contractor CJL, Mud Lake Oil and Rocky Mountain Power.
“In addition to the outside agencies who lent their support during the Sheep Fire, I would also like to personally thank the firefighters who worked around the clock in harsh conditions to contain the fire,” said Juan Alvarez, INL Chief Operations Officer. “I’d also like to extend my gratitude to all those behind the scenes who provided their support.” #SheepFire