TVSFD
The Teton Village Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection services to the property owners in Teton Village. In 1986, the Teton Village Special Fire District was formed in order to provide a stable financial base. The “Teton Village Fire Department” is the firefighting arm of the Teton Village Special Fire District.
The area within TVSFD boundaries includes 508.79 acres of mixed use and varied density which is under continuous development. Over 175 homes, 25 condominium complexes, 42 undeveloped residential lots and an estimated 950,00 square feet of commercial space contribute to 125+ annual volunteer call outs.
Properties within the Teton Village Special Fire District boundaries have an ISO Rating of 5 or protection class of 5×5.
District Boundary Map
Firefighter Roster
The firefighters that serve on the Teton Village Fire Department are volunteers. Bi-weekly training meetings are just a small part of the training involved. Volunteers commit to the TVFD along with maintaining a full-time paid job. Below is a list of the volunteer firefighters at the Teton Village Fire Department.
If you would like information on what it takes to become a member, please call the firehouse at 307.733.6153 and leave your contact information.
Back row left to right: Kevin S., Tom F., Jon B., Patrick D., Joseph T.
Front row left to right: John O., Kyle C., Mike D., Ben S., Tyler W.
Not Pictured: Paul F., Brook P., Alex F.
Chief Bishop
Elections
Elections for the Teton Village Special Fire District Board of Directors take place on even-numbered years, on Election Day – the first Tuesday following the first Monday of November.
The next election for two (2) director positions will take place November 3, 2026.
TVSFD elections are conducted by mail ballot and are governed by Wyoming State Statute Title 22 Elections
Where are election notices posted?
Two election notices are published in the legal section of the Jackson Hole News & Guide
Notice of Election #1 – 120-100 days prior to Election Day
-Includes date of election, number and type of position(s) open, term(s) and filing period
Notice of Election #2 – no later than 10 days prior to Election Day
-Includes date of election, number and type of position(s) open and all qualified candidates to be included on the ballot
Additionally we post notices in the locked display box at the post office, in the Teton Village News & Views, on each District’s page and include a note on monthly water & sewer billing.
What is information is required when submitting an Application for Election?
An application for election requires the applicant to swear or affirm date of birth, residential address with length of time living there, and status as an elector or landowner within the District.
When is an Application for Election due?
If you would like to run for a directors position an application for election is due 90-70 days prior to Election Day.
Who is eligible to vote?
To be eligible to vote in a special district election you must either be a registered voter or an owner of real property located within the district boundaries.
How do I receive a ballot?
Registered voters whose registered residence’s address is within district boundaries, as recorded with the Teton County Clerk’s Election Office, will automatically receive a Mail Ballot Package.
Per state statute, Mail Ballot Packages must be transmitted via USPS but will not be forwarded. Mail Ballot Packages cannot be transmitted electronically.
Completed ballots can be returned via mail or dropped off at the District Office.
How do I request a ballot if I did not receive one automatically?
A property owner who is not included on the registered voter rolls may receive a Mail Ballot Package by requesting and returning a Request for Ballot form. A Mail Ballot Package can be transmitted via USPS mail or in person to the property owner. A valid ID must be presented with the Request for Ballot form.
A voter registered in Teton County who is not included on the district’s registered voter rolls but lives within District boundaries may vote. District Office staff will verify their voter registration status with the Teton County Election Office. A Request for Ballot form then can be completed. A Mail Ballot Package can be transmitted via USPS mail or in person to the registered voter. A valid ID must be presented with the Request for Ballot form.
How many times can I vote?
A qualified elector is eligible to vote once, regardless of the number of properties owned.
If you have further questions please contact the District Office at 307-733-5457 or office@tetonvillagewy.gov
Donations
Show your support for the Teton Village firefighters by making a donation to the Teton Village Special Fire District through Old Bill’s Fun Run for Charities. This fundraiser occurs in early September of each year.
Monies donated through Old Bill’s are matched on a percentage basis by community CoChallengers, and the donations are tax-deductible. Please watch for the brochure to arrive in your mailbox every summer and think of us, the Teton Village Special Fire District, on your list of recipients. The volunteer firefighters thank you for your generosity!
Donations are used to purchase personal protection and SCBA equipment for firefighters.
Donations can be made outside of the giving season directly via check to:
Teton Village Special Fire District
P.O. Box 56
Teton Village, WY 83025
