Fires were a hazard everywhere, but in the early days of Laramie, the best one could do was let things burn and hope they did not spread. Eventually, a volunteer fire department was formed and a bucket brigade was put into place to alleviate spreading disaster.
After fires in 1871 and a fire at the Territorial Prison in 1872, the Laramie Fire Department was formally organized in August of 1875 with the initial firehouse located at what is now the corner of 3rd and Custer.
Learn more about the Laramie Fire Department and the fires that have affected Laramie.